New Jersey Institute of Technology
Assistant Professor: AI + Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Title
Assistant Professor: AI + Education
Department Data Science
Reports To Chair, Data Science
Position Type Faculty
Position Summary The Department of Data Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for tenure‑track faculty positions starting in Fall 2026, with an emphasis in the following areas: 1) AI + Education. Exceptional candidates in other areas will also be considered.
Essential Functions
Faculty are expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses for the Data Science Department.
Conduct research, participate in scholarly activities such as publishing papers, presenting work at conferences, and obtaining funding; advise and support graduate, undergraduate and postdoctoral students.
Prerequisite Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree by Summer 2026 in a relevant discipline, and outstanding academic credentials that demonstrate their ability to conduct independent world‑class research and attract external funding.
The successful candidate is also expected to show a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.
At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Salary Information In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is $85,000.00–$120,000.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.
To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, visit https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.
FLSA Exempt
Employment Status Full‑time
Special Instructions to Applicants
Submit your application materials to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30732. NJIT recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in academia and society at large; candidates who have a track record in DEI are requested to also submit an optional Diversity Statement.
Applications received by December 31, 2025 will receive full consideration. However, applications are welcome until the positions are filled, and will be evaluated as they are received. Contact address for inquiries: ds-faculty-search@njit.edu.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Higher Education
Location: Newark, NJ
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Department Data Science
Reports To Chair, Data Science
Position Type Faculty
Position Summary The Department of Data Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for tenure‑track faculty positions starting in Fall 2026, with an emphasis in the following areas: 1) AI + Education. Exceptional candidates in other areas will also be considered.
Essential Functions
Faculty are expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses for the Data Science Department.
Conduct research, participate in scholarly activities such as publishing papers, presenting work at conferences, and obtaining funding; advise and support graduate, undergraduate and postdoctoral students.
Prerequisite Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree by Summer 2026 in a relevant discipline, and outstanding academic credentials that demonstrate their ability to conduct independent world‑class research and attract external funding.
The successful candidate is also expected to show a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.
At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Salary Information In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is $85,000.00–$120,000.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.
To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, visit https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.
FLSA Exempt
Employment Status Full‑time
Special Instructions to Applicants
Submit your application materials to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30732. NJIT recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in academia and society at large; candidates who have a track record in DEI are requested to also submit an optional Diversity Statement.
Applications received by December 31, 2025 will receive full consideration. However, applications are welcome until the positions are filled, and will be evaluated as they are received. Contact address for inquiries: ds-faculty-search@njit.edu.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Higher Education
Location: Newark, NJ
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