Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

Job Description About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Information

Open-Rank, Tenure Track Faculty Position in AI and Ethics

The College of Arts, Sciences and Education (CASE) at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for an open-rank, tenure track faculty position in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Ethics, to begin Fall 2026. We seek a scholar whose research and teaching address the ethical and societal implications of AI and related technologies. This position is open to candidates from any discipline, including but not limited to philosophy, social, life and natural sciences, biomedical ethics and public policy. The home/tenure department will be determined based on expertise.

Job responsibilities include:

• Conducting interdisciplinary research on ethical issues in AI, such as fairness, bias, privacy, accountability, and social impact.
• Vigorous pursuit of external research support.
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in AI ethics, philosophy of science, technology, data ethics, or related areas.
• Collaborating across departments and colleges to advance responsible AI research and education.
• Mentoring students and contributing to curriculum development and review in interdisciplinary programs.
• Engaging in service and outreach to promote ethical AI practices within and beyond the university.
• Providing service to the academic and professional community.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, demonstrated expertise in AI and Ethics, with a record of interdisciplinary research and teaching, external research support commensurate with career stage, and an ability to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to the university's strategic priorities.

Prospective applicants who meet the qualifications are invited to submit their application to Job Opening ID 536924 at careers.fiu.edu and include a cover letter, CV, research interest statement, and teaching philosophy statement. Candidates will be requested to provide the names and contact information of at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Timothy Aylsworth ([email protected]). Application review will begin April 5, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process

Job Category

Faculty

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [email protected].

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