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Assistant Professor

🏛️ Tennessee Tech University Cookeville, TN 📍 USA 🗓️ Posted Nov 18, 2025 ⏳ Due Nov 17, 2026
Computer Science

Description

Institution: Tennessee Tech University
Location: Cookeville, TN
Posted: November 17, 2025
Position Type: Full-Time, Nine-Month, Tenure-Track
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Job Purpose

The Department of Computer Science seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AI, machine learning, and data science. Candidates will contribute to curriculum development, research, and student mentoring.

Essential Functions

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, primarily in AI, machine learning, and data science.

  • Develop and enhance curriculum related to computer science pedagogy.

  • Conduct and publish research; pursue external funding.

  • Direct student projects and research at undergraduate and graduate levels.

  • Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.

  • Advise students on professional development and career opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Computer Science, AI, data science, or closely related field from an accredited institution by start date.

  • Demonstrated ability and desire for teaching excellence in AI and data science.

  • Potential for externally funded research.

  • Scholarly activity as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise in AI and data science.

  • Relevant teaching experience in AI, machine learning, or data science.

  • Experience with AI/data science tools development, deployment, and management.

  • Industry experience in AI or data science applications.

Work Hours & Benefits

  • Full-time, nine-month tenure-track schedule

  • Benefits include:

    • One sick day per month and thirteen university holidays

    • Medical and life insurance (shared cost)

    • Retirement plans, optional 401(k)

    • Educational benefits

    • Deferred income and benefits over 12 months

Equal Opportunity

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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