Empire State University
Assistant/Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence
Empire State University, All Saints Village, Missouri, United States
Overview
Empire State University is currently seeking two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the College for Arts and Sciences. There will be a focus on areas such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Machine Learning or other related areas. The 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 mentoring, motivating, and supporting our students through consistent advisement, engaging instruction, and continuous program improvement. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the faculty role. We are particularly interested in applicants who can deliver high-quality teaching using evidence-based practices to engage students from various backgrounds and experiences effectively. A highly distributed organization, SUNY Empire makes extensive use of technological applications for communication, teaching and learning, and administrative purposes. Working in cooperation with faculty and staff, the successful candidate will provide high-quality educational services to students, engage in an active scholarly agenda, participate in university governance, and enhance the university\'s reputation within the community. Responsibilities
Develop and teach online courses in AI at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Advise/mentor students from diverse backgrounds; support the growth of AI-focused programs across the university. Contribute to an inclusive online learning environment and engage in research and service. Collaborate across departments to design and implement interdisciplinary curricular pathways and research initiatives that integrate AI into other fields. Advise/mentor students and colleagues in emerging AI and data science methodologies. Engage in activities to promote a dynamic, forward-thinking academic environment; build collaborative, interdisciplinary initiatives across areas such as business, digital media, education, ethics, healthcare, or other relevant fields. Qualifications
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 a closely related field at the time of appointment. College or university level teaching experience. Experience with supporting diverse populations. Ability to work in a distributed faculty environment. Ability to teach and develop courses. An active scholarly agenda. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with teaching and mentoring in online learning environments. Experience with academic program development. 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 obligations, including biannual travel to Saratoga Springs, New York. Office hours will vary in accordance with student needs. Periodic evening and weekend engagement will also be 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, salary range from $87,000 to $95,000, appointment and salary 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 may not be subjected to harassment or discrimination prohibited by law. 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. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request. It can also be viewed online at our Safety and Security website. Other available faculty opportunities are located on our Faculty Vacancy Announcements page. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Higher Education 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. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Empire State University. Sign in to set job alerts and explore related roles.
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Empire State University is currently seeking two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the College for Arts and Sciences. There will be a focus on areas such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Machine Learning or other related areas. The 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 mentoring, motivating, and supporting our students through consistent advisement, engaging instruction, and continuous program improvement. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the faculty role. We are particularly interested in applicants who can deliver high-quality teaching using evidence-based practices to engage students from various backgrounds and experiences effectively. A highly distributed organization, SUNY Empire makes extensive use of technological applications for communication, teaching and learning, and administrative purposes. Working in cooperation with faculty and staff, the successful candidate will provide high-quality educational services to students, engage in an active scholarly agenda, participate in university governance, and enhance the university\'s reputation within the community. Responsibilities
Develop and teach online courses in AI at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Advise/mentor students from diverse backgrounds; support the growth of AI-focused programs across the university. Contribute to an inclusive online learning environment and engage in research and service. Collaborate across departments to design and implement interdisciplinary curricular pathways and research initiatives that integrate AI into other fields. Advise/mentor students and colleagues in emerging AI and data science methodologies. Engage in activities to promote a dynamic, forward-thinking academic environment; build collaborative, interdisciplinary initiatives across areas such as business, digital media, education, ethics, healthcare, or other relevant fields. Qualifications
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 a closely related field at the time of appointment. College or university level teaching experience. Experience with supporting diverse populations. Ability to work in a distributed faculty environment. Ability to teach and develop courses. An active scholarly agenda. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with teaching and mentoring in online learning environments. Experience with academic program development. 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 obligations, including biannual travel to Saratoga Springs, New York. Office hours will vary in accordance with student needs. Periodic evening and weekend engagement will also be 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, salary range from $87,000 to $95,000, appointment and salary 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 may not be subjected to harassment or discrimination prohibited by law. 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. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request. It can also be viewed online at our Safety and Security website. Other available faculty opportunities are located on our Faculty Vacancy Announcements page. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Higher Education 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. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Empire State University. Sign in to set job alerts and explore related roles.
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