Assistant / Associate Professor - Artificial Intelligence

North Carolina A&T State University (NCAT) College of Engineering (CoE) and College of Science and Technology (CoST) are seeking applicants for four tenure track positions as part of the NCAT Artificial Intelligence cluster hire beginning January 2025. The initial appointment is expected to be at the assistant or associate professor level. An appointment at a higher rank might be considered for exceptionally qualified applicants.

This CoE and CoST collaboration is to enhance and diversify interdisciplinary expertise in AI. The four faculty members forming the cluster are expected to establish a world-class interdisciplinary core in AI, contributing to the University's research endeavors in cybersecurity, cyber-physical systems, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, large language models, generative AI, natural language processing, robotics, game design.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with cluster hires as well as other faculty, establish and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program in AI, direct the research activities of both undergraduate and graduate students, and teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Other responsibilities include service to the department, College, University, and the community.

The cluster hiring initiative is grounded on close collaboration between the Departments of Computer Science (CS) and Computer Systems Technology (CST). Successful candidates are expected to foster strong partnerships with existing AI research programs within the College of Engineering and the College of Science and Technology. In addition, this initiative aims to extend the influence of AI beyond these colleges, fostering collaborations across various departments at NCAT and beyond.

This position's core responsibilities include teaching both undergraduate and graduate-level courses, conducting impactful research, advising and mentoring students, participating in recruitment efforts, contributing to curriculum development, engaging in scholarly activities, and fulfilling all requirements for tenure. Additional duties encompass involvement in accreditation procedures, program assessment, and providing service to the department, College, and University as needed. Applicants are encouraged to bring their unique perspectives and expertise to contribute to the dynamic AI community at NCAT.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina A & T is a public land grant high research activity university that enrolls over 13,833 students.

The University is committed to dedicated teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service.

The College of Engineering (COE), with over 2,393 students, has 5 Doctoral programs, 8 Masters of Science Degree programs, and EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET-accredited program Computer Science. The College's focus is on cultivating leaders who excel in academics, innovation, and research; where the 5 research cluster areas of the COE are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks.

The College welcomes team members who thrive in an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion within the student body, faculty, and staff. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

The College of Science and Technology (COST) enrolls 2,236 students. CoST integrates science, mathematics, and technology to advance knowledge and prepare the next generation of science and technology leaders.

The College embraces the mission of the University as a land-grant doctoral research institution with a distinction in STEM by expanding new frontiers in science, creating novel technologies, developing innovative approaches to STEM teaching and learning, and formulating scientific and technological solutions that lead to transformative social and economic development. The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and the Applied Science Technology PhD Program. The College is experiencing substantial growth in enrollment, faculty size, curricula, and research.

The Computer Science (CS) Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT) has 15 full-time faculty members and offers BS, MS and PhD degrees. The department has a current enrollment of over 440 undergraduate students, 71 masters and 30 doctoral students.

The faculty in the department conducts research in areas such as cybersecurity, cyber identity, computer vision, data science, big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing, software engineering, multi-agent and social computing. The department has attracted funding from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, as well as various industries to support research and education. Additional information about the department is at http://www.ncat.edu/coe/departments/cs/.

The Computer Systems Technology (CST) Department at North Carolina A&T State University has 10 fulltime faculty members and offers BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees. The department has a current enrollment of 406 undergraduate students, 77 master's students, and 12 doctoral students.

Faculty conduct research in cyber-physical systems, system security, machine learning in edge, bioelectric heart and brain monitoring, autonomous vehicle control, knowledge and discovery in big data and wireless communications. The department has attracted funding from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, the Department of Education, as well as various industries to support research and education. Additional information about the department is at https://www.ncat.edu/cost/departments/computer-systems-technology/index.php.

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. in AI, computer science, computer engineering, information technology or closely related field by date of appointment

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preference will be given to applicants with a strong research record or professional work experience in AI or related fields.

Required License or Certification Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)