Applied AI Teaching Fellow - Hands-On, Industry-Linked

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies seeks a dynamic faculty member for a non-tenure track, nine-month, full-time appointment starting Jan 1, 2027. The open-rank search aims to fill teaching roles from Teaching Assistant Professor to Teaching Professor, emphasizing hands-on, workforce-ready AI education.

Responsibilities include teaching AI courses from introductory to graduate levels, developing current materials, advising students, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more artificial intelligence teaching areas listed above.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level or substantial practitioner experience with instructional responsibilities.
• Experience with courses in multiple formats (face-to-face, synchronous online, asynchronous online, hybrid).
• Experience with technology-enhanced teaching and team-based instructional practices.
• Commitment to applied, hands-on, and workforce-oriented undergraduate education.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses spanning introductory through graduate level in Artificial Intelligence, including lab-intensive and applied learning components.
• Develop and regularly update course materials reflecting current tools, frameworks, and industry practice.
• Collaborate with intercollegiate program faculty to design integrative learning experiences connecting technical skills with ethical and real-world contexts.
• Advise and mentor students, including capstone projects and applied research.
• Maintain an active applied scholarly or professional practice profile relevant to your specialization.

Skills

Generative AI

LLM engineering

Agentic AI

Multi-Agent Systems

AI Safety

Python pedagogy

Education

Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies seeks a dynamic faculty member for a non-tenure track, nine-month, full-time appointment starting Jan 1, 2027. The open-rank search aims to fill teaching roles from Teaching Assistant Professor to Teaching Professor, emphasizing hands-on, workforce-ready AI education.

Responsibilities include teaching AI courses from introductory to graduate levels, developing current materials, advising students, and