AI Institute Director: Strategy, Impact & Innovation

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

13 paid holidays and generous vacation

Tuition waiver and retirement plans

Wellness options and more

Job summary

Augusta University invites applications for the inaugural Director of the Artificial Intelligence Institute, a university-wide initiative to position AU as a national AI leader in research, education, innovation, and community engagement.

The role leads strategic development, governance, and academic programs across AU disciplines, building partnerships with industry, government, and national labs while attracting external funding and advancing responsible AI research.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in AI or closely related field.
• Demonstrated record of nationally recognized AI research accomplishments.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for the Artificial Intelligence Institute and establish a long-term strategic plan aligned with Augusta University's mission and priorities.
• Define and communicate the Institute's vision, goals, and priorities in research, education, innovation, and community engagement.
• Establish governance structures, advisory boards, policies, and operational frameworks.
• Develop performance metrics and evaluate Institute outcomes related to research productivity, educational impact, partnerships, and external funding.
• Represent the Institute and Augusta University at regional, national, and international meetings, conferences, and professional organizations.
• Lead the development of cutting-edge AI research programs spanning foundational AI and interdisciplinary AI applications.
• Foster collaborations among faculty, researchers, and students across AU colleges, schools, and disciplines.
• Promote ethical, responsible, secure, and trustworthy AI research and innovation.
• Support the development of research infrastructure, advanced computing resources, and technical capabilities necessary to advance AI research.
• Facilitate the translation of research discoveries into real-world applications, innovation, commercialization opportunities, and societal impact.
• Recruit, mentor, and support high-performing faculty, researchers, technical personnel, and administrative staff affiliated with the Institute.
• Cultivate an inclusive, collaborative, and high-achieving research environment.
• Support faculty success through research development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
• Lead and support the development of AI-related degree programs, certificates, workforce development initiatives, and continuing education programs.
• Promote student engagement, experiential learning, and research opportunities in artificial intelligence and related fields.
• Position Augusta University as a recognized leader in AI research, education, and innovation.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand the Institute's external funding portfolio.
• Lead and support the preparation of major multidisciplinary grant proposals to federal agencies, foundations, industry partners, and other sponsors.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with industry, healthcare organizations, government agencies, national laboratories, and community stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for collaborative research, educational initiatives, and technology development with external partners.
• Provide oversight of Institute operations, including personnel, budgets, facilities, infrastructure, and resource allocation.
• Ensure effective stewardship of Institute resources and compliance with university, state, federal, and sponsor requirements.
• Collaborate with university leadership, deans, department chairs, and administrative units to advance Institute priorities.
• Manage Institute growth and sustainability through strategic planning, resource development, and operational excellence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the Institute.

Skills

Doctorate (PhD or equivalent)

Leadership experience in AI research

External funding success

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Strategic planning & communication

Mentorship & team development

Ethical AI leadership

National/worldwide recognition

Education

PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Computational Sciences, or related

Eligibility for Professor rank

Job description

Augusta University invites applications for the inaugural Director of the Artificial Intelligence Institute, a university-wide initiative to position AU as a national AI leader in research, education, innovation, and community engagement.

The role leads strategic development, governance, and academic programs across AU disciplines, building partnerships with industry, government, and national labs while attracting external funding and advancing responsible AI research.