Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, AI & Mind

CU Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in AI and the Mind, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. Highly qualified candidates who have been recently promoted to Associate Professor level may also be considered.

We seek researchers at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human cognition, who will build a vigorous program, teach effectively, and pursue external funding.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Outstanding research record with funding potential.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring across undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise students; conduct research duties as tenure-track faculty.
• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program.
• Collaborate across departments to advance cognitive science and AI investigations.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Grant acquisition

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research planning

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Science, Cognitive Science, Learning Sciences, Psychology and Neuroscience, Linguistics, or a related field

Job description

The Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in AI and the Mind, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. Highly qualified candidates who have been recently promoted to Associate Professor level may also be considered.

We seek researchers at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human cognition, who will build a vigorous program, teach effectively, and pursue external funding.