Lecturer - AI Engine National Security & Defense

Purdue University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in Indiana invites applications for a Lecturer position focused on AI Engine National Security & Defense. The role is full-time for an academic year (9 months) with summer teaching potential, beginning August 2026.

The lecturer will teach up to eight sections per semester within the VIP Program and contribute to AI curriculum development, with a possible 1-credit applied tools course under Think AI and VIP leadership. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. and M.S. in Engineering, CS, DS, or related field; Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience in AI foundational knowledge, problem formulation, computational thinking, and probabilistic thinking.
• Experience mentoring undergraduates in AI projects; familiarity with military matters.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to eight sections per semester within the VIP Program and contribute to AI curriculum development.
• Develop and teach a potential 1-credit applied tools course under Think AI and VIP Directors' guidance.
• Collaborate with partners and sponsors from national security and defense domains.

Skills

AI fundamentals

Mentoring undergrads

Problem formulation

Computational thinking

Probabilistic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/DS

Master's degree in Engineering/CS/DS

PhD preferred

Job description

Lecturer - AI Engine National Security & Defense

Job Summary

The College of Engineering (CoE) invites applications for a Lecturer positions with teaching responsibilities in areas related to Purdue Engineering Think AI Initiative. This position is 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 - National Security and Defense 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. The experiential learning component of this position will include project sponsors from the Department of War and the Intelligence Community as well as closely-affiliated corporations. This position also 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. And finally, applicants should have experience in military matters.

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 be US citizens.

FLSA Status

Exempt

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