Assistant Professor – Artificial Intelligence Education

NMSU Conference Services; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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, credentialing, and cross-disciplinary curriculum integration.

Candidates will teach and develop programs across disciplines and contribute to the Institute for Applied Practice in AI and Machine Learning. Appointments are 9-month, with a standard schedule and opportunities for external funding.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by time of hire in AI, computing, education or related AI fields.
• Expertise in teaching and curriculum design for AI education.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity or strong potential for AI education research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative, externally funded research on AI pedagogy, curriculum design, credentialing, and AI education.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AI and contribute to AI curriculum development.
• Partner with cross-disciplinary domain experts to embed AI in curricula.
• Lead development of microcredentials, certificates, and credentialing pathways in AI.
• Develop AI training and workforce programs for diverse audiences.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate, masters and doctoral students.
• Engage in service and strategic initiatives within the university.
• Dedicate effort to AI education initiatives with the NMSU Institute for Applied Practice.

Skills

AI pedagogy

Curriculum design

Teaching excellence

Research leadership

Education

Ph.D. in AI-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

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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)

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Document Requirements

• 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.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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