Associate Professor

Details Global ecosystems are being transformed in unprecedented ways by a number of factors, including the rising demand for water, energy, and critical minerals. The University of Utah, through the One-U RAI, is building a new group to address a broad range of environmental challenges created by AI. We seek candidates with demonstrated expertise in the development and/or assessment of environmental monitoring and in the environmental consequences of AI. Candidates should have experience with advanced computational, ML, or AI methods, computational social sciences, ethical data practices, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Responsibilities Develop and maintain an ongoing program of scholarly research involving computational modeling and visualization of data for environmental monitoring or the environmental impact of AI development. Build meaningful collaborations with faculty in SCI, collaborating home departments, and other academic departments and research centers to promote the integration of AI. Meet the teaching requirements in the candidate’s chosen academic department. Serve as a member of the SCI Institute faculty. Train and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Develop and submit research funding proposals to national agencies and foundations. Alliances and commercialization opportunities to drive excellence and innovation in AI-enhanced research. Conduct and publish rigorous research on topics aligned with environmental monitoring. Collaborate in transdisciplinary teams to evaluate and improve AI design, development, and use in environmental monitoring. Promote responsible AI by incorporating responsible AI principles and applications. Develop and share AI data and tools. Share expertise in translational responsible AI through speaking engagements, including those hosted by the One-U RAI. Participate in monthly cluster-related team building and research activities. Participate in faculty governance at the department, college, and university levels. Qualifications A doctoral degree in environmental science, environmental studies, environmental engineering, biology, geography, urban planning, law, ethnic studies, STS, communication, business, computational science, or related fields required by July 1, 2026. Record of or demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Experience in the application of AI in relevant thematic areas. Excellence in teaching and mentorship. Demonstrated ability to secure research funding and manage research projects. Demonstrated commitment to responsible and ethical AI practices. Expertise in evaluating the ethical implications of AI in relevant thematic areas. Faculty expected to conduct research or creative work within an R1 university setting. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025. Equal Opportunity The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified veterans. Reasonable disability accommodations will be provided with appropriate notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr