Primary Purpose Of Position
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 Universityβs 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 positionβs 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 .
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.