AI Initiative Faculty Position

Key Skills

AI technology

Job Description

As a part of its Artificial Intelligence Initiative, New York University invites candidates to apply for tenure-track positions in AI. Applications can be submitted through the AI Initiative position Interfolio application page. The search is conducted jointly by the NYU Courant Computer Science department, the NYU Center for Data Science, the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and the NYU Tandon Electrical and Computer Engineering; the faculty appointments can be in any of the four units, or joint.

We are looking for strong candidates working in a broad set of areas of AI, including, but not limited to, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, AI for health. Competitive salaries and startup packages will be offered. New appointees are expected to be outstanding scholars and to participate in teaching at all levels from undergraduate to doctoral. NYU offers an outstanding scholarly environment, with a large and rapidly expanding group of faculty working in AI.

Collaborative research with industry is facilitated by geographic proximity to AI research labs at Facebook, Google, DeepMind, Amazon, Microsoft Research, IBM, Bell Labs, AT&T Research, Flatiron Institute, and many companies and non-profits involved in AI research and applications.

For candidates interested in AI for health, ample opportunities exist to develop collaborative and translational research projects with NYU Langone Medical Center, the Grossman School of Medicine, and the College of Dentistry, and other top-notch medical institutions in the New York area.

NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life.

NYU is strongly committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

QUALIFICATIONS

A PhD in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

The following materials will be required as part of your application:

• CV, cover letter
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation
• Three (3) of your most significant publications, software, or research products. 

We encourage applicants to include an optional statement of experience with or knowledge of inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging efforts and your plans for incorporating them into your teaching, research, mentoring, and service.

Please submit your application via the AI Initiative position Interfolio application page.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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We strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other individuals who are under-represented in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected basis. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. New York University is situated in Greenwich Village, one of the most vibrant and family-friendly neighborhoods in the City of New York.