Assistant or Associate Professor related to AI and Data Science
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Posting Details
Posting Number F2195P Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor related to AI and Data Science Department Franklin-Mathematics About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About The College/Unit/Department
The University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia, which has a vibrant and engaging intercultural community. The Mathematics Department is a unit of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, which places high value on multidisciplinary research and collaboration and academic innovation. The Mathematics Department, Franklin College, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to sustaining a work environment that is inclusive.
College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 11/04/2024 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete applications must be received by January 3, 2025, to ensure full consideration, but review will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter that includes an explanation of your qualifications for this Mathematics Related to AI and Data Science position, a vita with a list of publications, a teaching statement, a research statement, and four letters of recommendation (one addressing the candidate’s teaching skills), through mathjobs.org. Candidates need to also apply through UGAJobs with a list of references who provided recommendation letters on mathjobs.org. Applicants should apply to this position through both mathjobs.org and UGAJobs; candidates who do not apply to UGAJobs cannot be considered for the position.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank (Tenure Track) Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field at the time of appointment.
Position Summary
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position starting August 2025, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The University of Georgia (UGA) is making significant investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science to address some of society’s most urgent challenges, and has recently hired over 50 new faculty members across a wide range of disciplines as part of a Presidential Hiring Initiative in these areas. Candidates for this position should have a research program which is connected to AI or mathematical data science, broadly interpreted.
Additional Requirements
For information about requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure and the Department of Mathematics Criteria for Tenure and Promotion . To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Candidates for this position should have a strong research record in Mathematics or Computer Science and should have expertise in AI or data science. Candidates for this position should also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and an interest in the design of interdisciplinary courses or degree programs.
Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .
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