Faculty Position in Artificial Intelligence

2 days ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Opportunity

The Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Tech is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at any rank, effective August 2024. This position will enable us to grow and sustain a strong AI and Machine Learning (ML) capability within our department.

About the Position

We are looking for candidates who will build and sustain a scholarly research program in artificial intelligence applied to aerospace or ocean engineering systems and who will build and teach undergraduate and graduate curricular content in artificial intelligence within the Aerospace and Ocean Engineering department. This position defines AI research as advancing the scientific understanding of the mechanisms underlying thought and intelligent behavior and their embodiment in machines.

About the Department

The Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering includes 40 faculty members overseeing more than $12M in annual research expenditures, with approximately 260 full-time graduate students and 700 undergraduate students. With its highly regarded teaching and research programs, the Kevin T. Crofton Department provides a unique environment for collaboration beyond the traditional boundaries of both ocean and aerospace engineering.

About Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT—serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. Candidates with expertise in AI are welcome from any relevant PhD degree program so long as the candidate also has strong interest in the application of AI to aerospace or ocean engineering design, analysis, or autonomy. We are seeking candidates who are motivated to contribute to a collegial, interdisciplinary community. Applicants should offer a strong scholarly record; an ability to work collaboratively; a commitment to research excellence; a commitment to service; and a willingness to expand disciplinary boundaries to address complex technical and societal challenges.

Appointment Type

Regular

About the College of Engineering

The College of Engineering undergraduate program ranks 16th and graduate program ranks 30th among all U.S. engineering schools (USN&WR). The Mission of the College of Engineering is to educate and inspire our students to be critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders. Our core values are inclusiveness, excellence, integrity, perseverance, and stewardship.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.



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