Summary
Company: |
Riyadh Elm University |
Location: |
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Department: |
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS |
Sub Department: |
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE |
Position/Job Title: |
Associate Professor |
Gender: |
Male / Female |
Job Requirment
Associate Professor in General Artificial Intelligence, with a specialization in Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL). The selected candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of AI education and research, contributing significantly to the undergraduate Artificial Intelligence program.
We seek candidates with a strong academic and research background in AI, capable of inspiring undergraduate students, conducting cutting-edge research, and building strong industry partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver high-quality undergraduate courses in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning, ensuring strong conceptual and practical understanding.
- Develop hands-on learning experiences using real-world datasets, open-source AI tools, and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.
- Mentor and guide students through research projects, final-year capstones, and innovation-based assignments aligned with current industry trends.
- Continuously update curriculum content to reflect the latest advancements in AI and prepare students for evolving roles in technology and research sectors.
- Conduct impactful research in core AI areas and involve undergraduate students in research labs, internships, and publications.
- Build connections with industry to create opportunities for student internships, project collaborations, and career pathways.
- Promote responsible and ethical AI practices by integrating fairness, transparency, and bias mitigation into teaching and project work.
- Support departmental academic activities, such as organizing student workshops, AI competitions, and community outreach programs to enhance student engagement.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related field.
- Strong research record in ML/DL with publications in top-tier AI venues.
- Proven experience in undergraduate teaching and curriculum development.
- Ability to supervise research and lead academic projects.
- Evidence of securing or contributing to research grants.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in interdisciplinary AI applications (e.g., healthcare, robotics, finance, NLP, computer vision).
- Prior collaboration with industry or government on AI projects.
- Demonstrated leadership in academic or research environments.
- Familiarity with ethics, bias mitigation, and fairness in AI systems.