Associate Professor (Open Rank)

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Louisville invites applications for a full-time AI faculty position with a Fall 2027 start. The role may be tenure-track at Assistant or Associate Professor level, or tenured at Associate Professor for highly qualified candidates.

Salary commensurate with rank and experience. We welcome candidates from all AI areas, including trustworthy AI, AI security, generative AI, foundation models, AI agents and systems, multimodal AI,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in CS, CE, or closely related field by appointment date.
• Demonstrate expertise in AI through research.
• Potential for excellence in research, teaching, mentoring, and service.
• Potential to develop and sustain externally funded research program.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate AI and core CS/CE courses.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain externally funded AI research program.
• Publish high-quality scholarly work.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Contribute to the AI curriculum and research activities; perform service.

Skills

AI research

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

Position Description

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the J.B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville invites applications for a full-time faculty position in artificial intelligence, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. The position may be filled at the tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor level, or at the tenured Associate Professor level for an exceptionally qualified candidate whose record meets the applicable standards for tenure and appointment at that rank. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To support the department’s strategic priorities, candidates from all areas of artificial intelligence are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to trustworthy AI, AI security, generative AI and foundation models, AI agents, AI systems, multimodal AI, human-centered AI, and robotics and embodied AI. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and sustain an active, externally funded research program in artificial intelligence; publish high-quality scholarly work; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; advise and mentor students; contribute to the continued development of the department’s artificial intelligence curriculum and research activities; participate in departmental, school, university, and professional service; and contribute to the broader mission of the department.

Department

Computer Science & Engineering

Location

Belknap Campus

Time Type

Full time

Worker Type

Regular

Job Req ID

R109448

Position Description

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the J.B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville invites applications for a full-time faculty position in artificial intelligence, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. The position may be filled at the tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor level, or at the tenured Associate Professor level for an exceptionally qualified candidate whose record meets the applicable standards for tenure and appointment at that rank. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To support the department’s strategic priorities, candidates from all areas of artificial intelligence are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to trustworthy AI, AI security, generative AI and foundation models, AI agents, AI systems, multimodal AI, human-centered AI, and robotics and embodied AI. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and sustain an active, externally funded research program in artificial intelligence; publish high-quality scholarly work; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; advise and mentor students; contribute to the continued development of the department’s artificial intelligence curriculum and research activities; participate in departmental, school, university, and professional service; and contribute to the broader mission of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
• Demonstrate expertise in artificial intelligence through research and scholarship.
• Demonstrate the potential for excellence in research, teaching, student mentoring, and service.
• Demonstrate the potential to develop and sustain an externally funded research program.
• Be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in artificial intelligence and contribute to instruction in core computer science or computer engineering areas.

Candidates considered for appointment at the Associate Professor level must also demonstrate a sustained record of a strong, externally funded research program and accomplishment in scholarly work, teaching, and service appropriate to the rank. Exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for appointment with tenure, who must have an outstanding record of accomplishments and credentials that meet the applicable standards for tenure and appointment at the Associate Professor level in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the J.B. Speed School of Engineering. The candidates should also demonstrate strong momentum and a clear commitment to continued excellence and contributions in research, teaching, and service.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy.

In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans.

The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment.

It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions.

No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].