Inside Higher Ed · 6 days ago
Research Assistant Professor FRI Artificial Intelligence and Society
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs. The Research Assistant Professor will launch a new research stream entitled 'Artificial Intelligence and Society', focusing on the societal impacts of AI and guiding students through authentic research experiences.
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Responsibilities
Serve as instructor for stream FRI courses (Fall: FRI Semester 1 & FRI Semester 3; Spring: FRI Semester 2)
Continually develop, maintain and revise stream curriculum
Supervise, train & manage undergraduate peer mentors (UGPMs)
Maintain research lab & budget
Perform research in conjunction with stream students
Collaborate with faculty and relevant collaborators on research projects
Disseminate results
Participate in FRI program events & committees
Support students in continuing efforts and activities post-FRI program experience
Attend and actively participate in FRI faculty/staff meetings
Facilitate formative and summative assessments of the research stream and FRI students
Actively participate in research and educational professional development activities
Qualification
Required
PhD in a discipline matching the theme for the research stream by August 18, 2026
Demonstrated expertise in one or more disciplines that align with the theme for the research stream
Advanced experimental design and technical skills that align with the research stream
Effective communication skills
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and timelines simultaneously with a high degree of organization, accuracy and efficiency
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
Effective professional and organizational skills
Ability to problem solve, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
Ability to analyze and organize information and materials for a variety of research projects
Preferred
Minimum of two years of teaching experience in higher education (can be as a teaching assistant)
Experience mentoring undergraduate researchers
Experience supervising undergraduate and/or graduate teaching assistants
Experience managing a research laboratory (i.e., physical space with equipment for a research program/project used by several people)
Company
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