Professor of Practice - Artificial Intelligence - Houston, Texas, United States
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Professor of Practice - Artificial Intelligence
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Position Description
Department: Decision & Information Science Salary: Competitive with market
Description: The Department of Decision and Information Sciences in the C. T. Bauer College of Business seeks qualified applicants for a non-tenure track Professor of Practice position (start date in the Fall of 2026). Applicants with both research and teaching experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are sought. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: AI, machine learning, data science, business analytics, generative AI, intelligent systems, or closely related fields, with applications to business and organizational contexts.
Qualifications: Applicants should hold a terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) in Information Systems, Operations Management/Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a closely related discipline. Significant industry experience applying AI technologies is strongly preferred. The successful candidate is expected to contribute primarily through high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels and through engagement with industry and professional practice.
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include teaching AI-related courses, contributing to curriculum development in emerging AI areas, and engaging with industry partners. Service to the department, college, and university is also expected, consistent with a non-tenure track appointment.
About the Department and College:
The DISC Department at Bauer College includes 20 tenured or tenure-track faculty in Operations Management and Information Systems. Faculty conduct cutting-edge research in areas including sustainability, healthcare, AI, digital platforms, and supply chain management. The department is highly active in research and is consistently ranked among the top 50 Business Schools in North America based on publications in leading operations management and information systems journals included in the UTD-24 list.
The C. T. Bauer College of Business is AACSB-accredited, with over 6,000 undergraduates and 900 graduate students across BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, specialized master's, and PhD programs. The PhD program has seen a substantial uplift in quality in recent years. For details about the Decision and Information Systems Department visit the department website at https://www.bauer.uh.edu/departments/disc/.
City of Houston:
The Universitys 600-acre campus is only a short drive from downtown Houston, the fourth-largest city in the nation. In addition to being the energy capital of the world, the Houston metropolitan area can boast of leading consulting engineers, construction, oil servicing, computer, telecommunication, and biomedical companies, as well as NASAs Johnson Space Center and the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. Greater Houston is a modern, rapidly growing, and economically thriving region. It has a full spectrum of various activities, as well as sports and outdoor events.
Application Submission:
Review of applications will begin on April 1st, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit their applications via the UH online application portal, https://www.uh.edu/human-resources/careers/. Please direct any recruitment-related queries to Dr. Leila Hosseini (lhosseini@uh.edu). Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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