Assistant Professor, Artificial Intelligence

Position Summary: Bellevue University, the largest private, non-profit University in Nebraska, is seeking a full-time faculty member to fill the Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence position in the College of Science and Technology.   This position is best filled by a well-rounded professional/educator/scholar with expertise in artificial intelligence and computer science. Qualified candidates leading or participating in ground-breaking artificial intelligence innovation efforts who have backgrounds in Recurrent Neural Network or Convolutional Neural Network research environments (e.g., post-graduate Ph.D. researchers) are strongly encouraged to apply. To be considered, candidates must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without the need for sponsorship for employment visa.

Performance Functions:

• Enthusiastically teach artificial intelligence and computer science courses at the bachelor’s and master’s level. 
• Motivate students to develop their artificial intelligence skills and expand their knowledge of the field.
• Actively engage with students and provide constructive feedback on assignments.
• Actively engage with students in the course discussion forum to expand on course content, answer questions, and/or provide coding assistance.
• Develop and maintain artificial intelligence curricula at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Actively participate in program assessment, student advising, and committee/community service.
• Select and manage adjunct instructors for assigned courses. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean, Assistant Dean, or Director.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Data Science, or other technical fields is required.
• Must have university-level teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Deep Learning, or/and an associated Artificial Intelligence sub-topic.
• Must have experience developing university-level Artificial Intelligence and/or Computer Science courses and an understanding of the instructional design processes associated with rendering course content in an online Learning Management System.
• Preferred candidates will have hands-on experience writing software using C/C++, Python, Java, or an equivalent 3rd generation programming language in an enterprise (i.e., corporate, academic, or research) environment.
• The ideal candidate will have industry experience in artificial intelligence, software development, business operations, and/or technical research; however, a commensurate level of experience teaching artificial intelligence and/or computer science theory and application may be substituted for industry experience.
• Prior experience interacting with students using Blackboard, Blackboard Ultra, or a similar Learning Management System is a plus. 

Work Location:

Pay and Benefits

• The reasonable starting salary for this role ranges from $65,000 - $80,000.  
• Bellevue University full-time faculty enjoy an excellent benefits package which include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403(b) retirement and tuition remission.

NOTE:  The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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