Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Artificial Intelligence

Job Description

Overview

The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
(CSSE) invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty
positions. We seek candidates at the Assistant Professor level,
although outstanding candidates at a senior level will also be
considered. Applicants must have the potential to develop a
vigorous externally funded research program, excellent
communication skills, and a commitment to teaching as well as
research. Auburn University offers competitive salaries and
start-up packages.

Area of emphasis in this search is Artificial Intelligence .
We particularly seek applications from candidates with expertise in
natural language processing, reinforcement learning,
foundational models, XAI, secure AI, or computer vision, from
candidates with dual expertise in AI+X where X is
cybersecurity or any core area of computer science
(e.g. systems), and candidates whose expertise is in AI applied
to X where X is another domain such as agriculture,
engineering, or healthcare.

Selected candidates will be expected to develop research
collaborations with faculty in other disciplines who are part of
the AI@AU Initiative ( https://eng.auburn.edu/ai-au/ ),
leading to extramurally funded projects.

Selected candidates will be expected to teach core courses in the
MS in Artificial Intelligence Engineering program ( https://eng.auburn.edu/program/master-of-science-in-artificial-intelligence-engineering
), and develop new undergraduate and graduate courses in AI.

AI and Cybersecurity are the two strategic areas of research
focus in the department. CSSE is home to the Auburn University
Center for AI and Cybersecurity Engineering ( https://eng.auburn.edu/au-caice/ ), and is
affiliated with the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical
Infrastructure Security ( https://mccraryinstitute.com/ ) .
T he department currently has a faculty of 35 who support a dynamic
research enterprise and strong undergraduate and graduate programs
(MS in CSSE, MS in Artificial Intelligence Engineering, MS in
Cybersecurity Engineering, MS in Data Science & Engineering,
and PhD in CSSE).The department currently has 80 PhD and 150 MS
students. Further information may be found on the department's home
page http://www.eng.auburn.edu/csse .

CSSE is the highest ranked computer science department in Alabama,
50th among public universities, and in the top 15% of the nearly
600 departments ranked by U.S. News & World Report in their
2027 Best Colleges rankings. It is ranked among the top-100 for its
graduate programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2026 Best Graduate
Schools) and for its AI research (csrankings.org). All of the
department’s MS degrees are available both on campus and online,
and are ranked 17th nationally and 11th among public universities
in the US (U.S. News & World Report, 2026 Best Online
Programs). The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, within which
CSSE is located, ranks #1 in Alabama and 30th among public
universities in engineering.

Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier public land, sea,
and space-grant institutions, consistently ranked among the top 50
public universities of the nation, and is Alabama’s highest ranked
university. As a comprehensive Carnegie R1 research university,
Auburn maintains high levels of research activity as well as high
standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s,
Educational Specialist, and Doctor’s degrees in agriculture and
engineering, the professions, and the arts and sciences. The
university is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic
excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement,
and its beautiful campus.

Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of
the “best small towns in America,” with moderate climate and easy
access to major cities and to beach and mountain recreational
facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor
between Atlanta (GA) and Montgomery (AL), the combined
Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of over
500,000, with excellent public school systems and regional medical
centers. Several large and medium-sized industries and six other
universities are located within driving distance of Auburn,
providing job opportunities to faculty spouses. More information on
faculty and community life at Auburn and the excellent benefits,
including tuition benefits, offered by the university may be found
at: https://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/
.

We welcome applications from couples. Auburn University is
understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty,
including dual career couples:
https://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/policies-guidelines/policies/dual-career-services.php

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include research, graduate student supervision,
graduate and undergraduate teaching, and service.

Qualifications

Minimum qualification is the PhD degree in computer science,
software engineering, or a closely related discipline, which must
be completed by the start of appointment. Prior experience as
postdoctoral researcher, faculty, or in industry is
desirable.

Successful candidates must meet eligibility requirements for work
in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to
begin and continue working legally for the term of
employment.

Applications should include the following:

• Combine into one document and upload a cover letter (describe X

if your expertise is in AI+X or AI applied to X) and a curriculum
vitae detailing relevant academic and professional experiences and
upload under the “Resume Upload” section (maximum files size:
5MB).

All other documents should be uploaded under “Additional
Document.”

• Your research vision/plan
• teaching philosophy
• Contact information for three professional references.

There is no application deadline, however applications received by
January 31, 2027 will receive full consideration.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

NA

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through

research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our
students, our communities, and the world.

• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging

our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top
employer in higher education.

• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits,

educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life
balance.

• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers

southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and
easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico
beaches.

• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering

an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed,
valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply
today! War Eagle!

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