Lecturer - AI Engine National Security & Defense

IMDiversity; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN invites applications for a Lecturer position focused on AI Engine - National Security & Defense. This full-time, nine-month academic-year appointment (with potential summer teaching) centers on teaching AI concepts within the VIP program and contributing to AI curriculum development.

The role includes teaching up to eight sections per semester, mentoring undergraduates, and potentially developing an applied tools course under guidance of Think AI and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master's in Engineering, CS, Data Science or related field.
• Strong background in AI teaching/education.
• Ph.D. preferred for candidacy.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to eight sections within the VIP Program each semester.
• Contribute to ongoing AI curriculum development for Purdue's Think AI Initiative.
• Possibly develop and teach a 1-credit applied tools course under Think AI and VIP Directors; mentor undergraduate students.

Skills

AI foundations teaching

Mentoring undergraduates

Problem formulation & computational/

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/CS/Data Science or related

Master's in Engineering/CS/Data Science or related

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Lecturer - AI Engine National Security & Defense
Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN

Type: Full-Time

Category: Computer Engineering; Computer Science; Data Science

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 the Vertically 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.

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

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.