Adjunct Faculty - Artificial Intelligence

University of the Cumberlands; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Cumberlands seeks a qualified candidate for online teaching roles in Kentucky. Applicants must hold a Doctoral/PhD or Master's degree along with experience in online instruction and AI-related subjects. This position emphasizes strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to engage students. The role includes teaching graduate-level courses, maintaining office hours, and assessing student performance.

Preferred qualifications include AI certifications and work experience in the field. Candidates must be based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Doctoral/PhD with 2+ years of online teaching (graduate-level).
• Master’s degree with 2+ years of online teaching (undergraduate-level).
• Graduate hours in Artificial Intelligence, ML, or Data Science required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in assigned courses.
• Engage with students to encourage participation.
• Maintain office hours for student support.
• Assess and provide feedback on assignments.

Skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Proficiency in Blackboard

Proficiency with office applications

Statistical knowledge

Python programming

R programming

Artificial Intelligence knowledge

Natural Language Processing

Deep Learning

Education

Doctoral/PhD degree

Master’s degree

18 graduate-semester credit hours in AI, ML, or Data Science

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in assigned courses, including laboratory or work integral to the courses.
• Engage and communicate with students to encourage participation and learning while maintaining mutual respect and professionalism.
• Maintain accessibility and provide timely responsiveness to students, faculty leadership, and university staff via telephone, e‑mail, and other appropriate means of communication.
• Establish and maintain weekly office hours for student questions and support.
• Assess student performance on course assignments and provide feedback to support continued growth and development.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of student course activities.
• Refer students to appropriate co‑curricular and extra‑curricular resources (e.g., advising, tutoring, library, learning centers, and career services).
• Work closely with Program Chair and/or Lead Faculty (as appropriate).
• Perform other responsibilities and abide by the policies and procedures in UC’s Faculty Handbook.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills.
• Proficiency in working effectively with Blackboard.
• Proficiency with standard office and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following topics: Statistics, Python programming, R programming, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, and Deep Learning.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral/PhD degree with a minimum of 2 years of online teaching experience at the university level (graduate‑level courses).
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of online teaching experience at the university level (undergraduate‑level courses).
• Minimum of 18 graduate‑semester credit hours in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and/or Data Science from a regionally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Candidate must be based in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of AI courses and certification from Microsoft, Google, IBM, or similar academic institutions.
• Documented work experience in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Location

University of the Cumberlands, Kentucky.

EEO Statement

The University of the Cumberlands does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, or smoking status. The University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, as permitted by Title IX and related regulations.