Assistant Professor — AI, ML & Multimodal Systems

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas seeks an Assistant Professor in Computer Science with a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. The candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service across the EECS department, engaging with interdisciplinary collaborations and external grant opportunities.

The successful candidate will establish an externally funded research program, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in departmental and university service.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in computer science or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at the university level.
• Expertise in the broad area of artificial intelligence and machine learning including deep learning, generative AI and foundation models, NLP, computer vision and multimodal learning, RL and agentic AI, trustworthy and secure AI, efficient and scalable AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science and related programs.
• Establish an externally funded research program and publish in top venues.
• Engage in service activities and departmental duties as assigned.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Teaching potential

Education

Doctorate in Computer Science or closely related field

Job description

The University of Kansas seeks an Assistant Professor in Computer Science with a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. The candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service across the EECS department, engaging with interdisciplinary collaborations and external grant opportunities.

The successful candidate will establish an externally funded research program, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in departmental and university service.