Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence - Sociology
- Employer
- Purdue University-Sociology
- Location
- West Lafayette, Indiana
- Salary
- Salary will be commensurate with training and experience.
- Closing date
- Nov 17, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty, Assistant Professor
- Interest Area
- Sociology, Science and Technology
- Work Mode
- On-site
- Hours
- Full Time
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Employment Sector
- Academic
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence Departments of Anthropology, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology; the School of Languages and Cultures; and the Brian Lamb School of Communication Purdue University
Date Available: Fall 2025
Principal Duties: Departments of Anthropology, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology; the School of Languages and Cultures; and the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University invite applications for multiple positions of tenure-track assistant professorship in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with an appointment in one or more of these units. A Ph.D. in one of the fields represented by the above-named units is required. The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AI and contribute to the intellectual life of their units. Depending on their background and interest, the successful candidate may be appointed in one of the above-named units or may be jointly appointed.
Qualifications: The Candidate must have a Ph.D. in one of the fields represented by the above-named units with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (including machine learning and computational data science) by the start of appointment. The Candidate must have a record of publishing high-quality peer-reviewed research. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience.
The College and University: For the fourth consecutive year, the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University is embarking on multiple hires with a focus on AI to begin in Fall 2025. Representing a variety of disciplines in the College, this cohort of scholars will expand our capacity to explore the implications of developing AI across our academic domains and advance and contribute to research and educational initiatives surrounding AI in new and important ways. These positions will also include in-person teaching in our innovative, nationally-recognized Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts Program that educates students across the university.
Application Procedure: Applications must include the following items uploaded at https://careers.purdue.edu/ in this order and as one PDF document: 1) cover letter of no more than three pages including a discussion of teaching philosophy and research agenda; 2) Curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and contact information of at least three references (no letters please). The search committee may contact references to request letters at a later stage. Questions about the position should be directed to the chair of the search committee: Christopher Yeomans at cyeomans@purdue.edu.
Review of the applications will begin on November 17, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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