Assistant professor artificial intelligence

Salary

$10,556.00 Monthly

Location

Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type

Faculty

Job Number

202500550

Department

School of Computing-SIUC

Opening Date

10/24/2025

Closing Date

1/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA:

Exempt

Security/Safety Sensitive:

NA

FTE

1.0

Description

The School of Computing at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks applicants for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Applied Artificial Intelligence, starting August 11, 2026. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.


Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

The selected candidate will teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in Computer Science, conduct high quality research and direct graduate student research in computer science, participate in activities that support the school's mission of teaching, research, and service.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in computer science or related field. ABD applicants will be considered if all requirements for the PhD will be completed by August 11, 2026. If all requirements for the PhD are not completed by this date, a term, non-tenure track appointment at a reduced rate of pay may be offered in accordance with university policy (

• Evidence of high quality ongoing and future research.

• Teaching competency for computer science courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

• Specialty in Artificial Intelligence with extensive experiences applying AI techniques in various disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience applying AI techniques in various disciplines is preferred.

R equired Documents : Submit a letter of application, CV, research philosophy, teaching philosophy, transcripts, and three references.



Contact: Kimberly Skala, [email protected]

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit:

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.