Description

External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 11/03/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please upload the following:

1) Cover letter

2) Curriculum vitae

3) Statement of research interests

4) Statement of teaching philosophy

5) Provide names and emails for three references as part of the application. Letters will only be requested later in the search process.

Applications will be accepted till the position remains open, however, all applications received by January 5, 2026 will receive full consideration. For questions about the position, contact Dr. Gagan Agrawal and/or Dr. Prashant Doshi, Directors of the School of Computing and Institute for AI, respectively.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
Position Summary
The School of Computing (SoC) and the Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IAI) at the University of Georgia invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position starting August 2026. The position will be a joint hire between the SoC and IAI with SoC being the tenure home.
Additional Requirements
Applicants for an Assistant Professor should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field with a strong record of high-quality publications. Candidates for Associate Professor position should also have an established record of external research funding and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates for Associate rank with tenure must have qualifications and academic credentials that are commensurate with promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia and must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. These guidelines can be found at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure/.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
We are seeking candidates with backgrounds or interest in all aspects of Artificial Intelligence, with an emphasis on health-oriented, human-centered, or gaming AI, and its ethical considerations.
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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Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
4. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents