Assistant Professor (AI in Data Science)
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 23, 2024
Assistant Professor (AI in Data Science)
Eastern Kentucky University
Title: Assistant Professor (AI in Data Science)
Position Type: Fulltime Faculty
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Additional Schedule Details:
Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Lan Kong
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Department of Computer Science & Information Technology at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of AI in Data Science, for Academic Year 2024-2025.
Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment. The position begins August 2024.
The position services the Artificial Intelligence in Data Science program. The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses including, but not limited to, Data Visualization, Data Mining, Big Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.
The successful candidate will teach on-campus and/or on-line undergraduate courses in a 4/4 teaching load, develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, conduct academic advising, and participate in service to the department, university, and community. In addition, membership and participation in state, regional, national, or international professional organizations is recommended.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Earned Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment.
Experience:
Licensure & Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Duties:
- Maintain a 4/4 teaching load, teaching courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students
- Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures as a means to help meet the needs of EKU students
- Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one's curricular area
- Develop and maintain an active research agenda
- Keep up to date with one's field and curricular areas by reading and reviewing current scholarly or creative works and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and faculty development activities
- Advise students, fulfill program, departmental, college, and university committee assignments
- Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of EKU, its academic units, and its campus community
- Demonstrate respect for and support EKU's diverse campus community and student population
Sponsorship: This position may be considered for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions:
Applicant documents include:
- Cover letter
- Vitae
- Unofficial copies of graduate and undergraduate academic transcripts
- A statement of teaching philosophy
- Letters of reference
- Contact information for at least three professional references
AA/EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.
To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-ai-in-data-science-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states
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