Associate Professor (Open Rank)

About the Role

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville, is seeking a full-time faculty member in artificial intelligence. The position is open rank and can be filled at the tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor level, or at the tenured Associate Professor level for exceptional candidates. An anticipated start date is Fall 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain an active, externally funded research program in artificial intelligence.
• Publish high-quality scholarly work.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Contribute to the development of the department’s artificial intelligence curriculum and research activities.
• Participate in departmental, school, university, and professional service.
• Contribute to the broader mission of the department.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
• Expertise in artificial intelligence demonstrated through research and scholarship.
• Potential for excellence in research, teaching, student mentoring, and service.
• Potential to develop and sustain an externally funded research program.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in artificial intelligence and contribute to instruction in core computer science or computer engineering areas.

Qualifications for Associate Professor (Tenure-Track or Tenured)

• For appointment at the Associate Professor level, candidates must demonstrate a sustained record of a strong, externally funded research program and accomplishment in scholarly work, teaching, and service appropriate to the rank.
• Exceptionally qualified candidates for appointment with tenure must have an outstanding record of accomplishments and credentials meeting applicable standards for tenure and appointment at the Associate Professor level.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong momentum and a clear commitment to continued excellence and contributions in research, teaching, and service.

Areas of Interest in Artificial Intelligence

Candidates from all areas of artificial intelligence are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to:

• Trustworthy AI
• AI Security
• Generative AI and Foundation Models
• AI Agents
• AI Systems
• Multimodal AI
• Human-Centered AI
• Robotics and Embodied AI