San José State University · 3 months ago
Assistant Professor - Applied Data Science
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$110K/yr - $120K/yrSan José State University is seeking a Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Applied Data Science starting August 2026. The role involves teaching and engaging in research in areas such as AI, robotics, and machine learning, while contributing to an interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares students for careers in data science and AI.
Education
Responsibilities
The candidate will have teaching responsibilities in AI and applied technologies
The candidate will be actively engaged in scholarly activities, as evidenced by: conducting research, presenting professional papers, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and developing grants
The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments
Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS)
The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement
Qualification
Required
An earned doctorate in computer science, data science, computer engineering or related fields by the start of appointment
Demonstrated potential for scholarly and professional achievement
Demonstrated potential for teaching and/or training effectiveness
Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience
Preferred
Ability to teach courses in Embodied AI (e.g., multi-modal learning, real-time perception and control, sensor fusion, reinforcement learning, simulation environments) or Trustworthy and Secure AI (e.g., explainable AI, adversarial robustness, privacy-preserving techniques)
The ability to teach courses to students with diverse academic and professional backgrounds
Industry experience in applied data science, AI, robotics, or related technologies, particularly with Silicon Valley companies or similar innovation ecosystems
The potential to jointly develop applied research projects in emerging AI and data science fields with Silicon Valley companies
Benefits
Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector.
CSU’s excellent benefits package.
Company
San José State University
San José State University is a major, comprehensive public university located in Silicon Valley.
Founded in 1857
1001-5000 employees
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