Arizona State University

Professor (all ranks) in AI with Real-World Impact

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Job Description

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) at Arizona State University (ASU) seek applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in AI with Real-World Impact. SCAI (https://scai.engineering.asu.edu/), one of the eight Fulton Schools, houses a vibrant Computer Science Engineering and Industrial Engineering research community (learn more at https://research.engineering.asu.edu/). We are seeking applicants who can strengthen our research and educational efforts in applied and theoretical innovations in reliable, responsible, real-time, and high performance AI and machine learning, particularly with applications in biology, earth and planetary sciences, sustainability, astronomy, space, and cybersecurity.

We search for applicants who will contribute to our academic programs, promote transdisciplinary research and teaching, and help the university to achieve its aspirations, including enabling student success, transforming society, valuing entrepreneurship, and conducting use-inspired research. Faculty members in the Fulton Schools are expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program, adopt effective pedagogical practices in the development and delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses, advise both undergraduate and graduate student research and projects, and undertake service activities.

Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate, or (full) Professor rank commensurate with the candidate's experience and accomplishments, beginning August 2027.

Essential Functions

  • Contribute to curriculum development
  • Deliver instruction in-person and/or online
  • Supervise doctoral, masters, and undergraduate honors student theses
  • Conduct research publishable in top-tier AI/ML conferences and journals
  • Develop grant proposals for external funding as PI or co-PI
  • Participate in professional and internal service

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate or equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, industrial engineering or a closely related field (e.g., a degree in one of the priority application fields where the candidate’s research focused on AI applied to that field) by the time of appointment
  • Evidence of excellence in research, as appropriate to the candidate's rank
  • Evidence of excellence in teaching, as appropriate to the candidate's rank

Desired Qualifications

  • Potential (for junior applicants) or evidence (for senior applicants) for establishing an externally funded research program
  • Commitment to teaching at both the graduate and the undergraduate levels
  • Commitment to a collaborative, transdisciplinary approach to research and teaching

Application Instructions

The application deadline is 10/29/2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. To apply, visit https://hiring.engineering.asu.edu/ and select “apply now” next to the corresponding position. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement describing research interests (two pages maximum)
  • Statement describing teaching interests and philosophy (two pages maximum)
  • Contact information for three references

The ASU Charter states, “ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.” The Fulton Schools of Engineering is dedicated to cultivating excellence, delivering innovation that matters, encouraging bold thinking, fostering a community of learning and collaboration, and building a foundation for all to be successful. Applicants are encouraged to address how their past, current, and future activities align with the ASU Charter and Fulton Schools of Engineering values in their application materials.

For additional information regarding position specifics, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Hannah Kerner (hkerner@asu.edu).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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