Associate or Full Professor - Artificial Intelligence Cluster

Associate or Full Professor - Artificial Intelligence Cluster

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 12584

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regents Full Professor or Associate Professor in AI Ethics

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), MATRIX AI Consortium, invites applications for the position of Full Professor / Associate Professor, to be appointed as a University of Texas System (UT System) Research Excellence Regents' Professor. Successful candidates will be part of a strategic cluster hiring initiative focused on Artificial Intelligence, with an anticipated start date in the Fall of the 2025-26 academic year.

We are hiring a position in AI Ethics: Associate or Full Professor(Joint Appointment with Departments of Philosophy and new college). AOS: ethics of artificial intelligence. AOC: open.AI technologies such as generative models are highly capable but also come with ethical challenges such as 1) biases in datasets, algorithms, and applications; (2) issues related to identifiability and privacy; (3) impacts on disadvantaged or marginalized groups; (4) health disparities; (5) political abuse of AI systems and technology, and (6) potential adverse social, individual, and community consequences of research, development, and widespread use. We are interested in transdisciplinary applicants who can tackle present and emerging AI ethical problems and that can effectively and actively collaborate with other members of the MATRIX AI consortium.

The University of Texas System recently approved the creation of the Regents' Research Excellence Program across its four Emerging Research Universities (ERUs), including UTSA. UT System has allocated $55 million across all four ERUs to fund the recruitment of research-active faculty to dramatically grow its national research prominence and federal funding opportunities. UTSA's allocation from UT System translates to approximately 40 new faculty positions for new, mid- to senior-level faculty over the next several years who will add expertise in research areas that will enhance competitiveness, help solve societal needs, and advance the university's capacity to meet UT System and state goals as outlined by the Texas Legislature.

UTSA is utilizing our Clustered & Connected Hiring Program (CCP), which is designed to recruit and hire some of the best and brightest minds of varying backgrounds and experiences in select fields to The University of Texas at San Antonio to join in efforts to address some of today's most significant challenges.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement, and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation, and the world. In August 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized the UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand the capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

The Regents Professors will be core members of the MATRIX Consortium, which is a central hub for 87 AI scientists, facilitating transdisciplinary research, fostering high-impact collaborations, and offering thought leadership and domain expertise to address the most challenging and complex problems in AI. Areas of interest include Trustworthy AI/ML Algorithms, Neuromorphic AI Accelerators, Human-centered AI, AI Ethics, all of which advance the research thrusts in the MATRIX. MATRIX strives for scientific excellence in developing holistic solutions for human well-being. The team has a successful track record in large collaborative grants that generated multiple centers, such as the NSF AI Partner Institute, two NSF EFRI BRAIDs, AFOSR COE in neuro-inspired AI, along with centers and large collaborative projects in AI for healthcare. UTSA is also home to multiple large DOD initiatives in the national security and cybersecurity domains, such as the NSCC and CyManII. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with several of these large initiatives.

College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA): COLFA is home to ten departments or schools, with 19 bachelor's programs, 12 MA programs, two PhD programs, and five centers for research. The mission of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts is to meet the needs of the broad population of Texas through quality research and creative work, exemplary teaching, and professional contributions to the community. For more information about COLFA, please visit https://colfa.utsa.edu/.

Philosophy and Classics: The Department of Philosophy and Classics offers a B.A. in Philosophy, a B.A. in Classical Studies and Humanities, and an M.A. in Philosophy, as well as minors in Philosophy, Classical Studies, and Religious Studies. The department also houses film courses in support of a growing film program. Faculty in the department have won numerous university awards for teaching and research.

Required qualifications:

The required qualifications of the successful candidates are:

•  n Philosophy, and/or related fields, with appropriate research and teaching record for appointment at the rank for each position (for those seeking appointments with tenure, this is contingent upon Board of Regents' approval).

• Must demonstrate their ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of urban populations and support the University's commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a model for student success.

• The most competitive candidates will also have experience in large-scale research engagements.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ideal candidates are those who demonstrate a strong commitment to collaboration across multiple disciplines in research, teaching, service, and open-source initiatives.

Responsibilities include research (individual and collaborative), teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and program development. Candidates for the endowed professor/associate professor should be creating research products, expected but are not limited to communicating the research project results in different academic outlets; contributing to open-source scientific software, curated datasets; and developing thought leadership pieces with academic, government, and industry partners.

All applications received by December 1st,2024will begiven full consideration. Applications received after that date will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents' approval.

Questions and nominations for any position should be sent to the Director of MATRIX AI Consortium, Dhireesha Kudithipudi, Search Committee Chair at

Applicants apply online here: https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psc/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=12584&PostingSeq=1

Application Process

Application Instructions provide applicants with a list of required documents and compliance-related statements. Italicized items are mandatory for all recruitments.

To apply applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:

• A current curriculum vitae

• Complete contact information for at least three professional references

• A research statement (2-page limit)

• A teaching statement (1-page limit)

• A statement highlighting potential areas for transdisciplinary collaboration (2-page limit)

Cluster Hiring Interview Process

UTSA aims to bring transdisciplinary and collaborative groups of faculty researchers to the university through its CCP program. As such, the on-campus interview for these positions will be conducted as a collaborative group interview, during which all on-campus candidates for a position will meet with UTSA faculty and staff simultaneously. This collaborative process allows candidates to discuss potential research collaborations with fellow candidates and current UTSA faculty. Additionally, each candidate will be given the chance to present their job talk and engage the faculty, staff, and students from their discipline's home department.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.

• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

• Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.

Working Conditions

This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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