Assistant/Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence

Empire State University is currently seeking two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence in our School for Science, Mathematics and Technology. There will be a focus on areas such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Machine Learning or other related areas. Responsibilities include developing and teaching online courses in AI at the undergraduate and graduate levels, advising/mentoring students from diverse backgrounds, supporting the growth of our AI-focused programs across the university, contributing to an inclusive online learning environment, and engaging in research and service.

The two selected candidates will collaborate across departments to design and implement interdisciplinary curricular pathways and research initiatives that integrate AI into other fields, thereby advancing SUNY Empire's mission to provide innovative and accessible education in high-demand fields. Our faculty is committed to meeting the needs of adult learners and is dedicated to mentoring, motivating, and supporting our students through consistent advisement, engaging instruction, and continuous program improvement. The successful candidates will advise/mentor students and colleagues in emerging AI and data science methodologies, contributing to a dynamic, forward-thinking academic environment. The ideal candidates would bring experience in building collaborative, interdisciplinary initiatives across areas such as business, digital media, education, ethics, healthcare, or other relevant fields.

Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited U.S. university or comparable non-U.S. university in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science or related field.
• College or university level teaching experience.
• Experience with supporting diverse populations.
• Ability to work in a distributed faculty environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with teaching and mentoring in online learning environments.
• Experience with academic program development.
• Relevant industry and/or field experience.
• Experience with cloud-based AI/ML tools (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and proficiency with data analysis platforms commonly used in cybersecurity and/or data science.
• Ability to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with an adaptable approach to curriculum development that can serve multiple departments.
• Experience in applied industry or active collaborations with sectors such as business, cybersecurity, data science, digital media, education, ethics, healthcare, or other fields.
• Potential for or record of obtaining funding for research programs appropriate for the field of study.
• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English.

Special Information:

• Occasional travel will be required to fulfill university-wide commitments.
• Office hours will vary to accommodate student needs.
• Some evening and/or weekend engagement with students is required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment.

Additional Information:
Rank/Salary: Tenure-track, assistant/associate professor, minimum starting salary of $70,000, appointment and salary to commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer faculty-development opportunities that encourage pursuit of disciplinary and community-focused research, scholarship of teaching and learning, and leadership development. Faculty-development opportunities include our annual Fall Academic Conference and the annual Institute on Mentoring, Teaching and Learning.

SUNY Empire is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University. SUNY Empire is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

SUNY Empire provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (518) 587-2100 ext. 2240.

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