Assistant Professor, Artificial Intelligence (Tenure Track)

TopSciNet; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ invites applications for multiple tenure-eligible Assistant Professors in the College of Information Science with expertise in artificial intelligence. Candidates should develop an active AI research program and contribute to teaching and service.

Successful applicants will pursue external funding, supervise dissertations, mentor students, and participate in college and university initiatives while teaching courses in information science or cyber science.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Information Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field (completed before start date)
• Recent AI-related publications in respected venues

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research agenda in artificial intelligence
• Secure internal and external funding for research programs
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in information science and/or cyber science
• Advise and mentor students, including supervising dissertations
• Provide service to academic and professional communities
• Support college and university initiatives

Skills

AI research

Education

Ph.D. in Information Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Job description

Assistant Professor, Artificial Intelligence (Tenure Track)

The University of Arizona Tucson, AZ — USA

The University of Arizona Tucson, AZ USA Posted Nov 21, 2025 Due Nov 10, 2026

Library and Information Science

Job Description

Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Salary: DOE (Dependent on Experience)
Posted: 11/10/2025
Application Due: December 15, 2025 (Open Until Filled)
Location: University of Arizona, Main Campus, Tucson, AZ

Position Overview

The College of Information Science is seeking multiple tenure-eligible Assistant Professors with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), specifically in:

• AI-driven cybersecurity or cyber operations
• Trustworthiness, explainability, or fairness in AI

The successful candidates will contribute to research, teaching, and service in the college, and will maintain an active research agenda in AI-related fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research agenda in artificial intelligence
• Secure internal and external funding for research programs
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in information science and/or cyber science
• Advise and mentor students, including supervising dissertations
• Provide service to academic and professional communities
• Support college and university initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Information Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field (completed before start date)
• Recent AI-related publications in respected venues

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong publication record in AI with a promising research agenda
• Expertise in AI-driven cybersecurity or cyber operations, or in trustworthiness, explainability, or fairness in AI
• Experience in external funding proposal writing
• Recognized by the research community (awards, honors)
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Mentoring experience for students, peers, and colleagues
• Outreach experience engaging with communities, businesses, or schools
• Collaborative experience across disciplines and backgrounds

Appointment Information

• FLSA: Exempt
• Hours: 40/week
• Benefits: Full benefits eligible (health, dental, vision, retirement, tuition reduction, paid leave)
• Number of Vacancies: 1

University of Arizona is a Research 1 institution and Hispanic-serving institution

Tucson is surrounded by mountains and the Sonoran Desert, with 300+ days of sunshine annually