Penn State University
Tenure-line Faculty Positions in Artificial Intelligence
Penn State University, University Park, Texas, United States
Tenure-line Faculty Positions in Artificial Intelligence
The Department of Informatics and Intelligent Systems in the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for two tenure-line faculty positions in Artificial Intelligence (AI) located in State College, Pennsylvania. The appointments will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank and will begin in July of 2026 at the University Park campus. We seek to build on the strengths of the department in AI, including causal inference, computer vision, human-centered and socially responsible AI, knowledge representation, machine learning, natural language processing, multi-agent systems, AI ethics, and/or transformative AI applications that tackle major scientific and/or societal challenges. Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct cutting-edge research, supervise and mentor graduate students, secure external funding to support research activities, engage in service activities at the college and university levels, and collaborate with faculty across the university and industry partners. Candidates will possess a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Informatics, or a closely related discipline before their appointment start date at Penn State. Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor will demonstrate a potential for research excellence, strong potential for securing external funding for research, and potential to contribute to teaching in AI and related areas. Applicants should include a cover letter with information about their interests and qualifications for the position; a research statement summarizing past accomplishments and future plans; a teaching statement summarizing teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and teaching interests; a curriculum vitae; and contact information for at least three professional references. The Pennsylvania State University is among the top 30 research universities in the United States. The Department of Informatics and Intelligent Systems and the College of Information Sciences and Technology offer fertile grounds for interdisciplinary collaborative research at the interface of computing and other disciplines. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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The Department of Informatics and Intelligent Systems in the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for two tenure-line faculty positions in Artificial Intelligence (AI) located in State College, Pennsylvania. The appointments will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank and will begin in July of 2026 at the University Park campus. We seek to build on the strengths of the department in AI, including causal inference, computer vision, human-centered and socially responsible AI, knowledge representation, machine learning, natural language processing, multi-agent systems, AI ethics, and/or transformative AI applications that tackle major scientific and/or societal challenges. Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct cutting-edge research, supervise and mentor graduate students, secure external funding to support research activities, engage in service activities at the college and university levels, and collaborate with faculty across the university and industry partners. Candidates will possess a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Informatics, or a closely related discipline before their appointment start date at Penn State. Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor will demonstrate a potential for research excellence, strong potential for securing external funding for research, and potential to contribute to teaching in AI and related areas. Applicants should include a cover letter with information about their interests and qualifications for the position; a research statement summarizing past accomplishments and future plans; a teaching statement summarizing teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and teaching interests; a curriculum vitae; and contact information for at least three professional references. The Pennsylvania State University is among the top 30 research universities in the United States. The Department of Informatics and Intelligent Systems and the College of Information Sciences and Technology offer fertile grounds for interdisciplinary collaborative research at the interface of computing and other disciplines. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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