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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in AI and Data Science
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Position Number: 5699262
Location: Albany, NY
Position Type: Science - Statistics

Position title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in AI and Data Science
Subject areas: Mathematics related to AI and Data Science

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University at Albany (State University of New York) seeks an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in mathematics related to AI and data science, to start in Fall 2025. The new hire will be a member of both the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the UAlbany AI Institute (https://www.albany.edu/ai-plus/institute) and will need to provide evidence of expertise in the mathematics of AI and data science. In particular, applicants are expected to have a substantial record of accomplishment in the theoretical aspects of the mentioned fields, commensurate with their current academic rank.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has great strength in all major areas of mathematics. It also has an established MS program in data science with an enrollment of 190 students and is granting doctoral degrees in the area of data science. Its faculty are supported by multiple grants from federal agencies such as NSF, NSA, and NASA, and its faculty have strong national and international research visibility.

Located in Albany, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks. Moreover, a recent US News and World Report ranked Albany the best place to live in NY and the 21st best place to live in the US.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related field from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by 5/31/2025. Candidates who will not hold the degree by this date will not be considered.

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of artificial intelligence in their existing research program.

Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor must demonstrate a record of research through accepted or published papers (can include journal and/or conference papers).

Applicants for the rank of Associate/Full Professor must demonstrate an established record of research through accepted and published papers (can include journal and/or conference papers).

Applicants for the Assistant Professor rank must address their plan to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of AI and Data Science.

Applicants for the rank of Associate/Full Professor must have experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the areas of AI and Data Science.

Applicants for Assistant Professor rank must have a demonstrated potential for seeking external funding for their research.

Applicants for the rank of Associate/Full Professor must have demonstrated experience in applying for and obtaining external funding.

Applicants for the Associate or Full Professor ranks must have a strong record of interdisciplinary research, collaboration, and service.

Applicants for the Assistant Professor rank must have a demonstrated potential for interdisciplinary research and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants for the Associate/Full Professor rank with a record of mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students.

Applicants for the Assistant Professor rank with two years postdoctoral experience in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related field.

Applicants for the Associate/Full Professor rank with a record of institutional and professional service, including experience in working with AI Institutes or Data Science Centers.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

CV

Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications

Research statement

Teaching statement

Available evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi, student evaluations, and/or teaching statement)

Contact information for three references.

Candidates should apply using the University employment portal: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=181565. A review of applications will start on November 17, 2024, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA (Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Immigration Reform and Control Act/ Americans with Disabilities Act) Employer.

Contact for inquiries: Chair of the Hiring Committee, Kehe Zhu, email: kzhu@albany.edu, postal mail: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University at Albany, State University of New York, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222.