Faculty for MS in Artificial Intelligence

University of the Cumberlands; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Cumberlands seeks a full-time faculty member for the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program. The role supports graduate education in AI and offers opportunities to teach, develop curricula, and mentor students in online and/or residency formats.

Required are a PhD in AI or related field, online graduate teaching experience, and evidence of curriculum development. Candidates should hold 18 graduate AI/ML/DS credits and be able to contribute to program growth.

Qualifications

• PhD in AI, Data Science, ECE, Applied Computing or related field required with online graduate teaching experience.
• Minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in AI, ML and/or DS.
• Experience with online teaching at the graduate level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in the MS in Artificial Intelligence program (online and/or residency).
• Maintain instructional excellence aligned with course objectives, accreditation standards, and program outcomes.
• Engage in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous program improvement.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to graduate students.
• Participate in faculty meetings, program initiatives, and university service activities.
• Collaborate with program leadership to support student success, retention, and professional preparation.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Dean and Program Director.
• Adhere to UC's Faculty Handbook policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Public speaking

Education

Doctoral/PhD in AI or related field

18 grad credit hours in AI/ML/DS

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Get Set for Cumberlands!

Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service.

The School of Computer and Information Sciences is currently seeking a full-time faculty member for the Master's in Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) program. This position supports the continued growth and academic excellence of the program. It offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to graduate education in the growing field of Artificial Intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level course in the MS in Artificial Intelligence programs (online and/or residency format, as assigned).
• Maintain instructional excellence aligned with course objectives, accreditation standards, and program outcomes
• Engage in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous program improvement
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to graduate students
• Participate in faculty meetings, program initiatives, and university service activities
• Collaborate with program leadership to support student success, retention, and professional preparation
• Perform other duties as determined by the Dean and Program Director
• Perform other responsibilities and abide by the appropriate policies and procedures contained in UC's Faculty Handbook.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills.
• Proficiency in working effectively with Blackboard
• Proficiency with standard office and mobile applications
• Proficiency in any of the following topics: Statistics, Python Programming, R Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, and Deep Learning.

Required

• Doctoral/PhD Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied Computing or related field required with a minimum of 2 years of online teaching experience at the University Level (Graduate Level Courses)
• Preferably from an institution regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• 18 graduate semester credit hours in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and/or Data Science.

Recommended

• AI courses & certification from Microsoft, Google, IBM, and other similar Academic institutions.
• Documented work experience in the field of Artificial Intelligence
• Candidate must be based in the US.

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