Faculty Fellow - Artificial Intelligence

Job Summary

Provide instruction (classes and labs) within specific programs; assist academic administrators with curriculum development, student advising, program enrollment; and provide institutional support and community service. Fully support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives.

About the Role

This position would support the Lafayette campus. The purpose of a Faculty Fellow position is to provide meaningful teaching experience for recent graduates of masters or doctoral programs with limited classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in artificial intelligence and related disciplines.
• Develop new courses and instructional materials in areas such as: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Responsible and Ethical AI, Data Mining and Analytics.
• Incorporate hands-on projects and industry-relevant tools into coursework.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Collaborate with faculty across departments.
• Mentor students on research, internships, and career development.
• Assist in developing AI curricula and academic programs.
• Participate in departmental meetings and events.
• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with college loading policy and course objectives.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
• Maintain a safe, quality classroom/ lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance.
• Participate in professional development or other activities that may include in-services, courses, or seminars to advance instructional and technical skills as well as knowledge within the field of study.
• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school.
• Provide institutional support as expected by college administration that may include curriculum development, classroom management, accreditation efforts, committee and task force assignments, attendance at commencement or other activities that are college-wide or specific to the department/school of the faculty member.
• Provide student advising support as expected by college administration that may include assistance during pre-and regular registration periods and during posted office hours.
• Maintain office hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM).
• Support Program Chair in program management activities.
• Aid in the recruitment of students.
• Develop community/industry contacts.
• Serve and participate in campus, regional, and College-wide professional and community activities, committee meetings, and task forces.
• Serve in student recognition ceremonies.
• Maintain budget requirements.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field by the appointment start date.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of artificial intelligence.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or Java.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with generative AI and large language models.
• Industry experience in AI or machine learning.
• Commitment to ethical and responsible AI practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security
• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Work‑Life Balance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
• Flexible work arrangements where available
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)