Assistant Professor: AI + Education

Title:
Assistant Professor: AI + Education

Department:
Data Science

Reports To:
Chair, Data Science

Position Type:
Faculty

Position Summary:
The Department of Data Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions starting in Fall 2026, with an emphasis in the following areas:
1) AI + Education. Exceptional candidates inother areas will also be considered.

Essential Functions:
-Faculty are expected to teach graduate andundergraduate courses for the Data Science Department.
-Conduct research, participate in scholarly activities such as publishingpapers, presenting work at conferences, and obtaining funding; advise and support graduate, undergraduate and postdoctoral students.

Prerequisite

Qualifications:

-Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree by Summer 2026in a relevant discipline, and outstanding academic credentials that demonstrate their ability to conduct independent world-class research and attract externalfunding.
-The successful candidate is also expected to show a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisitesmay be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specificallypreparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
PSA

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$ (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:
-To formally apply for the position, please submit your application materials tohttps://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30732. NJIT recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in academia and society didates who have a track record in DEI are requested to also submit anoptional Diversity Statement.
-Applications received by December 31, 2025 will receive full consideration.

However, applications are welcome until the positions are filled, and will be evaluated as they are received. Contact address for inquiries:ds-faculty-search.

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