Fletcher Jones Endowed Professor for Artificial Intelligence
Job Description Summary:
The Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering at the University of La Verne invites outstanding applicants to apply for the Fletcher Jones Endowed Chair in Computer Science – Artificial Intelligence (AI) – a full-time tenure-track or tenured position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor starting as early as the Fall 2024 semester. The University is looking for scholars exploring AI as discipline of Computer Science, the connections between AI and other disciplines, and pursuing research that address unique challenges in domains beyond computing, such as scientific machine learning, Robotics, cognitive neuroscience, explainable AI, sociotechnical systems, and human computer interactions.
The College of Arts and Science’s Fletcher Jones Endowed Chair is provided by the generosity and philanthropic support of the Fletcher Jones Foundation. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching, including a strong desire to establish research projects that provide valuable learning opportunities for undergraduates. The University of La Verne is in close proximity to a remarkably diverse array of ecological communities in the San Gabriel Mountains, Pacific Coast, and Mojave Desert that provide additional field research opportunities. Candidates must have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and research funding.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science with a focus in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or related fields and academic credentials that merit the rank of Assistant or Associate professor. The preferred candidate will also have a history of scholarly research and publication, active participation in professional development as evidenced by presentations and publications, and display a readiness to work closely with a diverse student body and faculty colleagues through innovative pedagogy, research, and service initiatives. The University is looking for scholars exploring the connections between AI and other disciplines or pursuing research that address unique challenges in domains beyond computing, such as scientific machine learning, cognitive neuroscience, explainable AI, sociotechnical systems, and human computer interactions. Moreover, the University is seeking candidates with exemplary interpersonal and communication skills. Candidate will be able to relate to and communicate with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external communities.
Preferred Qualifications:
The university is seeking an AI professor with substantial experience leading curricular, co-curricular, and career experiences with diverse undergraduate students. The candidate will exhibit evidence of leadership in the discipline, including keynote speaker at national meetings, journal editor/reviewer, extensive publications in peer-reviewed, top tier journals, and well-established professional networks that will benefit the students. In addition, abilities or an interest in interdisciplinary initiatives within the Colleges is preferred. Two year related industrial experience is a plus. Two years college teaching experience is desirable. Previous curriculum development experience a plus. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in teaching, creating interdisciplinary courses across colleges, and program management, along with industrial experience in AI, Robotics, Machine learning, or Predictive modeling. The professor will be expected to conduct research and contribute to the growth of the field overall while engaging in academic advising, mentoring, and peer collaboration.
Specific Duties:
Salary Range
Maximum: $100,000
Minimum: $66,560
Benefits Summary:
Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation
Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
Location: La Verne Main Campus
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://laverne.edu
Institutional Profile
Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.
The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.
The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation
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