Faculty for Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence Program

University of the Cumberlands; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Cumberlands seeks a full-time faculty member for the Doctor of Philosophy in Artificial Intelligence (PhD AI) program. The role centers on teaching, mentoring, and advancing research in AI, ML, NLP, and related areas.

The position supports scholarly excellence and program growth across online and residency formats. Responsibilities include delivering doctoral-level courses, advising students, developing curricula, engaging in assessment, and contributing to university

Qualifications

• PhD in AI or related field with online teaching experience at doctoral level.
• 18 doctoral semester credits in AI/ML/DS.
• Based in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach doctoral-level courses in AI online and/or in residency.
• Maintain instructional excellence aligned with course objectives and outcomes.
• Engage in curriculum development, assessment and program improvement.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to doctoral students.
• Participate in faculty meetings, program initiatives and university service.
• Collaborate with program leadership to support student success and preparation.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Dean and Program Director.
• Follow UC Faculty Handbook policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Blackboard proficiency

Office/mobile apps

Statistics

Python

R

Artificial intelligence

NLP

Deep learning

Education

PhD in AI / Data Science / ECE / Applied Computing

18 doctoral credits AI/ML/DS

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 Doctor of Philosophy in Artificial Intelligence (PhD AI) program. This position supports the continued research and academic excellence of the program. It offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to research and mentorship in the growing field of Artificial Intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Teach doctoral-level courses in the Doctor of Philosophy in Artificial Intelligence program (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 doctoral 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 (Doctoral Level Courses) Preferably from an institution regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


• 18 doctoral semester credit hours in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and/or Data Science.


• Candidate must be based in the US.

Recommended

• AI courses & certification from Microsoft, Google, IBM, and other similar Academic institutions.


• Documented work experience in the field of Artificial Intelligence

Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a "life-more-abundant." Located in the heart of Appalachia, University of the Cumberlands (UC) is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre-professional, graduate and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, UC is one of the largest and fastest growing private universities in Kentucky and is devoted to preparing students for the future through hands-on, experiential learning and research.

The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, because a person is a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University -administered programs.

In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.