AI Teaching Professor — Fixed-Term with Renewable Terms

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 104,375 - 116,021; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara University is hiring an Assistant Teaching Professor of Artificial Intelligence. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AI, demonstrate expertise in machine learning, and engage in service and professional development activities. This full-time, non-tenure track position starts in Fall 2026, with responsibilities including a 7-course load per academic year, advising, and participation in department activities. A Master's is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. Applications due by June 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in artificial intelligence.
• Experience with innovative pedagogy like project-based learning or industry collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 7-course load equivalent per academic year.
• Fulfill all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including timely grading.
• Participate in the assessment of student learning for courses.

Skills

Expertise in machine learning

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Ph.D. in computer science or related field (preferred)

Job description

Santa Clara University is hiring an Assistant Teaching Professor of Artificial Intelligence. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AI, demonstrate expertise in machine learning, and engage in service and professional development activities. This full-time, non-tenure track position starts in Fall 2026, with responsibilities including a 7-course load per academic year, advising, and participation in department activities. A Master's is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. Applications due by June 1, 2026.