AI Engine Lecturer: National Security & Defense

Purdue University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in Indiana invites applications for a Lecturer position focused on AI Engine National Security & Defense. The role is full-time for an academic year (9 months) with summer teaching potential, beginning August 2026.

The lecturer will teach up to eight sections per semester within the VIP Program and contribute to AI curriculum development, with a possible 1-credit applied tools course under Think AI and VIP leadership. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. and M.S. in Engineering, CS, DS, or related field; Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience in AI foundational knowledge, problem formulation, computational thinking, and probabilistic thinking.
• Experience mentoring undergraduates in AI projects; familiarity with military matters.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to eight sections per semester within the VIP Program and contribute to AI curriculum development.
• Develop and teach a potential 1-credit applied tools course under Think AI and VIP Directors' guidance.
• Collaborate with partners and sponsors from national security and defense domains.

Skills

AI fundamentals

Mentoring undergrads

Problem formulation

Computational thinking

Probabilistic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/DS

Master's degree in Engineering/CS/DS

PhD preferred

Job description

Purdue University in Indiana invites applications for a Lecturer position focused on AI Engine National Security & Defense. The role is full-time for an academic year (9 months) with summer teaching potential, beginning August 2026.

The lecturer will teach up to eight sections per semester within the VIP Program and contribute to AI curriculum development, with a possible 1-credit applied tools course under Think AI and VIP leadership. US citizenship is required.