AI Ethics & Safety Professor (Tenure-Track/Associate)

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 127,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor specializing in AI Ethics and AI Safety. The appointment supports a rigorous research program and collaboration across AI-related initiatives.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduates and graduate students, contribute to HCAI, and help build interdisciplinary offerings at the intersection of philosophy and AI while

Qualifications

• Education: PhD or equivalent in Philosophy or related field by the time of appointment.
• Experience: 2 years of research in AI Ethics or AI Safety as primary areas of focus. Some university-level teaching experience.
• Preference: Ability to contribute teaching relevant to the new BA program in Human-Centered AI, and in particular in the technical core.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate students in philosophy and related interdisciplinary contexts.
• Maintain an active research program on AI ethics and AI safety with normative and conceptual engagement.
• Contribute to department's AI initiatives (HCAI) and develop interdisciplinary offerings at the intersection of philosophy and AI.
• Participate in departmental, college, and professional service.

Job description

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor specializing in AI Ethics and AI Safety. The appointment supports a rigorous research program and collaboration across AI-related initiatives.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduates and graduate students, contribute to HCAI, and help build interdisciplinary offerings at the intersection of philosophy and AI while