Lecturer - AI Engine

Purdue University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University invites applications for a Lecturer position tied to the AI Think AI Initiative within the College of Engineering. The role is a full-time, academic-year staff teaching position beginning August 2026, with potential summer teaching. Responsibilities include teaching VIP sections and shaping AI curricula across interdisciplinary projects. Applicants should hold a B.S.

and M.S. in Engineering, CS, or Data Science; Ph.D. is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. and M.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience in AI foundational knowledge and teaching.
• Mentoring undergraduate students in AI projects.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to eight sections per semester within the VIP Program.
• Contribute to AI curriculum development for the Think AI Initiative.
• Develop and potentially teach a 1-credit applied tools course under guidance.

Skills

AI fundamentals

Education

B.S. and M.S. in Engineering/CS/Data Science

Job description

The College of Engineering (CoE) invites applications for a Lecturer position with teaching responsibilities in areas related to Purdue Engineering Think AI Initiative. These positions are non-faculty rank, full-time, academic year (9 month, with opportunity for summer teaching appointment), staff teaching position with continuing appointment beginning in August 2026.

The AI Engine lecturers will teach up to eight sections within theVertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program each semester and contribute to ongoing AI curriculum development to prepare the next generation of engineers with cutting-edge AI curricula, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary training that meet national and global workforce needs. This position has the potential to develop and teach a 1-credit applied tools course under guidance of Think AI and VIP Directors and AI Engine Associate Director.

Education

Applicants must have a B.S. and M.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field and a strong background in AI. Ph.D. preferred.

Experience

Applicants should have experience in the practice or teaching of AI foundational knowledge and skills, which include problem formulation, computational thinking, and probabilistic thinking. In addition, applicants should have experience in mentoring undergraduate students in further developing and using their AI skills in real-world projects.

Application Process

Applications must include: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) cover letter of interest, 3) a teaching statement that includes teaching philosophy, interests, and experience, and 4) contact information for three references.

A background check will be required for employment in this position.
References will only be contacted and collected for finalists for the position.

Candidates must have the ability to work in the US without immigration sponsorship from Purdue University.