Tenured Professor — AI Safety Foundations & Leadership

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University's School of Computing, within the Watson College of Engineering, invites applications for senior faculty-level or equivalent appointments in AI Safety Foundations with an expected start date of September 1, 2027. The position emphasizes establishing a high-impact, funded research program and leadership in AI safety theory and verification.

We seek scholars with an outstanding record of externally funded research, a strong publication portfolio, and a commitment to mentoring

Qualifications

• PhD in CS or related field with demonstrated external funding.
• Proven record of peer-reviewed publications and impact.
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to lead and contribute to large, multi-institutional collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a national/international AI safety research program.
• Secure external funding and manage large-scale projects.
• Mentor students, postdocs, and junior faculty.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate education.

Skills

Externally sponsored research

Peer-reviewed publications

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Doctoral degree in Computer Science or closely related discipline

Job description

Binghamton University's School of Computing, within the Watson College of Engineering, invites applications for senior faculty-level or equivalent appointments in AI Safety Foundations with an expected start date of September 1, 2027. The position emphasizes establishing a high-impact, funded research program and leadership in AI safety theory and verification.

We seek scholars with an outstanding record of externally funded research, a strong publication portfolio, and a commitment to mentoring