Assistant Professor - Artificial Intelligence Education

AACTE Connect360; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Applied AI (9-month appointments) affiliated with the Institute for Applied Practice in AI and Machine Learning. This role focuses on AI education, pedagogy, and curriculum design across disciplines.

The successful candidate will conduct externally funded research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AI, develop microcredentials, and contribute to workforce development initiatives while

Qualifications

• PhD in AI-related field by time of hire.
• Expertise in AI education, curriculum design, and pedagogy.
• Ability to secure external funding for AI education projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct externally funded research on AI education and pedagogy.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate AI courses across disciplines.
• Design curricula that embed AI into programs and credentials.
• Lead development of microcredentials and flexible AI pathways.
• Develop AI training and workforce programs for diverse audiences.
• Advise and mentor students at multiple levels.
• Engage in service and institutional initiatives.
• Focus a portion of effort on AI education through NMSU Institute.

Skills

AI education

Curriculum design

Pedagogy

Teaching

Grant writing

Education

PhD

Job description

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Commensurate with qualification

Posted: 7 days ago

Application Due: 10/17/2026

Category: Instructional Technology and Design

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 NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

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

Please submit the following documentation with the application

• CV
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Research
• Special Certification/Licensure:

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.
• Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty in this position are expected to:

• 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.

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.