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Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence

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Kentucky State University
Location
Main Campus, Frankfort, KY, US
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TITLE: Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence

DEPARTMENT: College of Business, Engineering and Technology

REPORTS TO: Dean, College of Business, Engineering and Technology

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty-9 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

LOCATION: On-Site.   Main Campus Frankfort, KY

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Kentucky State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a focus on interdisciplinary applications in Business, Engineering, Technology, Arts, and Sciences. The successful candidate will engage in innovative teaching, research, and community outreach to address and integrate AI across diverse fields, fostering innovation and academic excellence.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

  • Conduct interdisciplinary research in AI applications for business, engineering, technology, arts, and sciences, including predictive analytics, personalized medicine, and systems optimization.
  • Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AI applications for Business, Engineering, Technology, Arts, and Sciences through active learning experiences and project-based pedagogy.
  • Supervise student research projects and serve on graduate committees.
  • Advance research that integrates AI with innovative problem-solving in diverse fields such as economics, creative arts, systems design, and social sciences.
  • Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations with faculty across multiple colleges.
  • Seek external funding for research and programmatic initiatives.
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, fostering research and career development.
  • Publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals and contribute to scholarly discourse.
  • Participate in curriculum development and innovative teaching practices.
  • Engage in service to the university and community, supporting initiatives that advance institutional goals.
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    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Strong expertise in AI, machine learning, and data analytics with applications in business, engineering, and social sciences.
  • Proficiency in health informatics tools and programming languages such as Python, R, Java, C++, machine learning frameworks/libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, deep learning frameworks and PyTorch
  • Excellent teaching, mentoring, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with community stakeholders.
  • Experience in securing research funding and managing interdisciplinary projects.
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    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

    This position does not have supervisory responsibility.  

    OTHER DUTIES: 

    This position will conduct other related duties as assigned. 

    QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated research record in AI applications to computer science, cybersecurity, humanities, business, or data science.
  • Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate level.
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    WORKING CONDITIONS: 

  • General Office Environment: Primarily seated work with occasional periods of standing and walking.
  • Technology Use: Frequent use of computers.
  • Travel: Occasional travel for conferences, fieldwork, and outreach activities.
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    Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply


      

    Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

     

     

     


     

    KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

     

     

     

    Organization

    Our Mission

    Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

    Geographic Region
    Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

    Institutional Admission Standards
    Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

    Degree Levels
    Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

    Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
    The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

    Enhancement of Instruction
    The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

    Service and Research Functions
    Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

    Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

    Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

    Collaborative Ventures
    The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

    Efficiency and Effectiveness
    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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    502-597-6000
    Location
    400 E Main St
     Frankfort
    Kentucky
    40601
    United States
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