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Assistant Professor, Artificial Intelligence (Tenure Track)

Posting Number

req24128

Department

Information Science

Department Website Link

https : / / infosci.arizona.edu /

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The College of Information Science at the University of Arizona invites applications for multiple tenure-eligible (TE) Assistant Professor positions to begin in Fall 2026. The college is seeking candidates with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), specifically in AI-driven cybersecurity or cyber operations, or expertise in trustworthiness, explainability, or fairness in AI.

The College of Information Science's world-class faculty conduct interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, archival studies, virtual reality, biodiversity informatics, data management and curation, computer vision, computer-mediated communication and learning, natural language processing, social networking, human-computer interfaces, dark networks, computational art and creation, cultural heritage informatics, library sciences and beyond. The college supports seven undergraduate degrees and five graduate degrees, including the #3 ranked Cybersecurity MS, the #4 ranked Data Science MS, and the #24 ranked Library and Information Science MA.

The University of Arizona is a Research 1 institution (very high research spending and doctorate production), a Hispanic serving institution, and the state's only public land grant university. Located in the heart of Tucson (a UNESCO City of Gastronomy) the campus is surrounded by mountains and the Sonoran Desert, boasts a distinctive southwestern look, and enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine each year.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research agenda in artificial intelligence
• Secure internal / external funding for research program
• Advise and mentor students, including directing and supervising dissertations
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in information science and / or cyber science
• Provide service to academic and professional communities and beyond
• Support and contribute to the initiatives in the college and university

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The following preferred qualifications must be demonstrated on CV or application :

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Information

Tenure Track (T / TE)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

DOE

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required :

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

Target Hire Date

12 / 15 / 2025

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Steven Bethard | bethard@arizona.edu

Open Date

11 / 7 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please include the following documents within your application :

Apply by December 15, 2025

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