Overview

Touro University seeks a highly qualified individual for a faculty position in Artificial Intelligence. This faculty position is a unique opportunity for a candidate who is interested in helping build new AI courses and programs at a highly diverse institution. We seek a candidate with a strong background in computer science and artificial intelligence, with interest in helping us develop AI education both within the field and across disciplines. Rank is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching six courses per academic year in Artificial Intelligence and related areas, including both undergraduate and graduate-level classes.

• Developing and updating course materials to reflect advancements in the field, and mentoring and advising students, including supervising research projects at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Conducting original research in computer science, focusing on AI and its applications, publishing findings in academic journals, presenting at conferences, and collaborating on interdisciplinary research projects.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

• Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field, with a minimum of seven years of experience in academia or in industrial R&D, and a proven record of teaching and research excellence.

• Demonstrated expertise in AI and its practical applications.

• A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment is also required.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to approach challenges with creativity and to foster a culture of innovation in the department.

• A high degree of interpersonal competency: professionalism, diplomacy, judgement, and discretion.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset.

• Cross-functional collaboration and leadership.

• Ability to drive change management and AI adoption organization-wide.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 5 lbs

• Extensive use of computers

• Extensive time sitting and standing

Maximum Salary

USD $150,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $120,000.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

• Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.

Job Locations US-NY-New York

ID 2024-11681

College Administration

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift 9:00am – 5:30pm

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel As needed

Category Faculty/Academic

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US