Assistant Professor – Artificial Intelligence Education

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Applied AI. The roles focus on AI education, pedagogy, and curriculum development across disciplines in a 9-month appointment.

The faculty will contribute to the Institute for Applied Practice in AI and Machine Learning while engaging in innovative teaching and research. Successful candidates will teach AI courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, develop credentials and curricula, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by time of hire in AI education, computing, learning sciences or related AI field.
• Proven track record in teaching, curriculum development and credentialing.
• Ability to secure external funding for computing/AI education programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct externally funded research on AI pedagogy, curriculum design and credentialing.
• Teach undergrad and graduate AI courses and help develop AI curricula across disciplines.
• Collaborate with colleges to embed AI into disciplinary programs.
• Lead microcredentials and flexible credentialing pathways in AI.
• Develop AI training and workforce programs for diverse audiences; mentor students.

Skills

AI pedagogy

Curriculum design

Education research

Teaching excellence

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in AI education or related field

Job description

• 503968
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Faculty
• 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
• Closing at: Oct 16 2026 - 23:55 MDT

Department Contact:

Enrico Pontelli, 575-646-2001, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search:

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:

New Mexico State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Applied AI (9-month appointments). Faculty will join an interdisciplinary cluster hire and be affiliated with the new Institute for Applied Practice in AI and Machine Learning.

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor - Artificial Intelligence Education

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330500-COMPUTER SCIENCE

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualification

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with the National Education Association (NEA).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct innovative, externally funded research on the teaching, learning and application of artificial intelligence, including AI pedagogy, curriculum design, credentialing, and the study of the most effective ways to teach AI to different audiences (students, professionals, educators, and community members).
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in artificial intelligence and its applications, contributing to AI curriculum development across disciplines
• Partner with domain specialists across colleges to design and build curricula that embed AI into disciplinary programs of study.
• Lead the development of microcredentials, certificates, and other flexible credentialing pathways in AI.
• Develop and deliver AI training and workforce development programs for diverse audiences within and beyond the university.
• Advise and mentor students at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.
• Engage in professional and institutional service, including outreach, committee participation, and strategic initiatives.
• Dedicate a portion of assigned effort to the educational activities of the NMSU Institute for Applied Practice in AI and Machine Learning, and promote NMSU’s role as a leader in AI education for the state and region.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Education: Earned Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to the position (e.g., artificial intelligence, computing or computational sciences, learning sciences, education, or a relevant AI applied field, e.g., agriculture or manufacturing) by the time of hire.

Experience

• Demonstrated expertise as an AI generalist with a primary focus on teaching, AI curriculum development, credentialing, pedagogy, or educational integration of artificial intelligence.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity or high potential for conducting research in educational frameworks, curriculum design, or pedagogical methods related to AI.
• Experience or strong potential for securing external funding to support computing/AI education and program development.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and student mentoring.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment.
• Preferred experience includes development of microcredentials or professional training programs, integration of AI into non- computing curricula, responsible AI practices, and support of diverse student populations.

Please Submit The Following Documentation With The Application

• CV
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Research

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking