Tenure-Track in Artificial Intelligence

This position is primarily responsible to:

• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University’s Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.
• Teach courses in artificial intelligence and machine learning, a variety of foundational computer science courses, and courses connected to other departmental programs, such as Cybersecurity, Digital Media, Information Systems and Analytics, Data Science, and Computer Engineering, depending on experience.
• Develop and maintain an active program of research and scholarship, including faculty-mentored student scholarship.
• Participate in student advising, faculty governance responsibilities, professional societies, and professional service.
• Other Duties as assigned, The Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence department consists of eight full-time faculty members who serve students majoring in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Data Science, and Information Systems and Analysis. The Computer Science major offers concentrations in AI/ML, digital media, cybersecurity, information systems and analysis, and theory. The department also provides instruction for students in general education, honors guild, and service courses. The Computer Engineering major has been ABET-accredited since 2007. The CSAI Department supports and manages four computer labs, 170 dual-boot workstations, a cluster, 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC machine, and other engineering equipment. Department faculty expertise includes algorithms, AI and ML, cybersecurity, graphics, information systems, networks, operating systems, software engineering, and full-stack web development. The department has been teaching and actively researching AI for four decades.

International trips with students occur annually through the Roth Center for Missions Computing, housed in the department, which has a 45-year history of assisting Christian organizations with special software needs. Ongoing faculty and student research includes funded work for defense sector. Faculty and students also participate in nano-satellite projects funded by a variety of government and private agencies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Computer Engineering, College Level Faculty, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet Security, Computational Linguistics, Data Analysis, Expert Systems, * Excellence in teaching is essential, including integration of faith into the classroom.

• Excellence communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Background in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is expected.
• Preference will be given to candidates with face-to-face teaching experience.

Typical Qualifications

• Mission and departmental fit are of primary importance.
• Candidates should have an earned doctorate in Computer Science or a related field.
• ABD will be considered, as will a Master’s with significant relevant professional experience, with the expectation that a Doctoral degree is earned before tenure is awarded.
• Evidence of active and ongoing scholarship is desirable.

Taylors mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. The mission of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Department is to honor God in all we do, to pursue excellence, and to help students become outstanding computer scientists, exceptional systems analysts, committed Christians, and highly motivated to serve.

As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.