Chaired Professorship in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Ethics
- Employer
- University of Virginia
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
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- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job location: Charlottesville, VA
Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-12-17
Req: R0027952
The McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia seeks a distinguished scholar to fill a Named Chaired Professorship in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Ethics at the rank of Tenured Full Professor with a start date of August 2022. This position will be responsible for conducting research, teaching, and outreach related to the ethical application of AI. The successful candidate will have an earned a doctorate in IS or a related discipline, a sustained career of strong scholarly productivity with research of high quality and impact to the Information Systems (IS) field; a record of outstanding teaching and a commitment to teaching excellence; and will be committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at the McIntire School of Commerce and the University of Virginia.
The strongest candidates will have (1) an established international research profile, (2) demonstrated leadership in the IS field, (3) the ability to develop and deliver innovative curriculum on Ethics in AI to undergraduate, graduate, and executive audiences, (4) demonstrated commitment to the application of information technologies such as AI for the common good, and (5) a proven ability to provide both internal and external service contributions. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all people and welcome diversity in all forms.
The Information Technology Area at the McIntire School of Commerce provides a supportive and collegial environment that highly values collaborative research, teaching, and service. We offer competitive salaries, research support, and research-oriented teaching loads. Our faculty hold or have held editorships and editorial review board appointments in top IS journals; leadership positions in AIS, national, and international conferences; and are recipients of numerous teaching and research awards.
The University of Virginia is one of the highest ranked public universities in the United States, and the McIntire School of Commerce (www.commerce.virginia.edu) awards a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, and Master of Science degrees in the Management of Information Technology, Business Analytics, Commerce, Accounting, and Global Commerce. McIntire is recognized for excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate business education and scholarship. In various annual rankings of undergraduate and graduate business programs, including U.S. News, Bloomberg Businessweek, Poets & Quants, and The Economist, the McIntire School of Commerce is routinely ranked in the top ten. The McIntire School is dedicated to educating and inspiring students to become visionary leaders who shape global business with integrity, purpose intercultural fluency, and a fundamental understanding of how commerce can contribute to the common good.
TO APPLY: Please visit UVA job board https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs (Search for posting R0027952) to complete the application (applications must be completed through UVA Workday), and attach the following:
- A cover letter of interest to include your philosophy and experience in teaching and research.
- A statement describing your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that support excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion (Inclusive Excellence). IE Statement Guidance for applicants can be found here, https://eocr.virginia.edu/Contribution-IE-Applicants.
- Curriculum vita
Review of applicants will begin September 25, 2021 and the position will remain open until filled. Those applicants who progress through the search will be requested to provide names and contact information for three references.
For questions about the application process, please contact Rhiannon O’Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter, rmo2r@virginia.edu or one of the hiring committee co-chairs: Suprateek Sarker, suprateek.sarker@comm.virginia.edu or Steven L. Johnson, steven@virginia.edu.
The University of Virginia assists UVA faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more about these services, please see https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/.
For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/
The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at the time of the offer per University Policy.
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