Assistant Professor, Artificial Intelligence (Tenure Track)

Job Summary

The College of Information Science at the University of Arizona is seeking multiple tenure-eligible Assistant Professors with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), specifically in AI-driven cybersecurity or cyber operations. The successful candidates will contribute to research, teaching, and service in the college.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research agenda in artificial intelligence
• Secure internal and external funding for research programs
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in information science and/or cyber science
• Advise and mentor students, including supervising dissertations
• Provide service to academic and professional communities
• Support college and university initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Information Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field (completed before start date)
• Recent AI-related publications in respected venues
• Strong publication record in AI with a promising research agenda
• Expertise in AI-driven cybersecurity or cyber operations, or in trustworthiness, explainability, or fairness in AI
• Experience in external funding proposal writing
• Recognized by the research community (awards, honors)
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Mentoring experience for students, peers, and colleagues
• Outreach experience engaging with communities, businesses, or schools
• Collaborative experience across disciplines and backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Mentoring experience for students, peers, and colleagues
• Outreach experience engaging with communities, businesses, or schools
• Collaborative experience across disciplines and backgrounds

Appointment Information

• Rank: Assistant Professor
• Tenure Track: Yes
• FLSA: Exempt
• Hours: 40/week

Benefits

• Full benefits eligible (health, dental, vision, retirement, tuition reduction, paid leave)

Contact

Contact: Steven Bethard | bethard@arizona.edu