American University seeks to enhance its capacities in data science and artificial intelligence by hiring a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in these fields.
Requirements
- PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2026 in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field
- focus in data science or artificial intelligence
Responsibilities
- teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in both Computer Science and Mathematics & Statistics
- demonstrate potential to secure external funding to support their research agenda
- participation in department, school and university activities and service
- contribute to the university-wide initiative to enhance our capacities in data science and artificial intelligence
- engage in scholarship and teaching
- demonstrate interest in collaboration with existing faculty and local institutions, including interdisciplinary collaborations in adjacent fields
Other
- effective teachers
- strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research and student mentorship
- participation in department, school and university activities and service
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
