University at Buffalo
Professor Position

Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer 10 months)

Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
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Posted Oct 16, 2026

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Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer 10 months)

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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer 10 months)
Department Computational & Data-Enabled Science & Engineering
Posting Number F260000
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/60486
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term Term
Position Type UUP Faculty
Bargaining Unit
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Summary The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (IAD) at the University at Buffalo (UB) invites applications for one Assistant Professor of Teaching position (Lecturer) in line with their experience and prior positions and offer competitive salaries. We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a team environment and in a diverse community of students and faculty, and who share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

Responsibilities and expectations are commensurate with rank and experience. The successful candidate will focus primarily on teaching and curriculum development within core courses of the data science programs.
The faculty’s primary duties are teaching Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Computational Science-related courses at the graduate level and advising these students. Other duties may include industry internship and student project supervision, experiential learning and student excellence initiatives; accreditation objectives; diversity enhancement; program administration, and external educational grant support. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in and a passion for teaching courses in artificial intelligence, statistical learning, data mining, machine learning, database fundamentals, and related data models and queries.

The IAD is the home of several graduate programs, including a Ph.D. in Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering (CDSE), an MS in Engineering Science with Data Science focus (ESDS), an MS in Engineering Science with Artificial Intelligence focus (ESAI), an MS in Engineering Science with AI and Data Innovation focus, and a MPS in Data Science Applications (DSA). IAD coordinates interdisciplinary research including applications of data, computer, and computational sciences across various domains. The primary responsibility of the advertised positions is for the MS-ESDS program.

Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.
About the University at Buffalo
UB is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), and the largest and most comprehensive university in The State University of New York (SUNY) system, with about 22,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate and professional students and 1600 fulltime faculty. UB (together with Stony Brook University) is the official flagship university of SUNY and premier public institution in the Northeast. The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has 7,300 students enrolled across 9 academic departments.

About Buffalo

Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State and a hub connecting the East Coast and the Midwest. It features a rapidly growing economy, low cost-of-living, historic and eclectic neighborhoods, world-class art galleries and museums, a vibrant theater and music community, the Lake Erie waterfront, a city-wide system of parks designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and major and minor league sports teams. The awe-inspiring Niagara Falls are just 20 minutes away. Buffalo is also a border city to Canada with direct access to the Toronto metro area. The IAD is located on UB’s North Campus in suburban Amherst, an area known for its outstanding public schools and services.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications Applicants should have a PhD degree in data science, computer science, computational sciences, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related field. Degree must be conferred prior to appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Job Type Full-Time
Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary For Optional Additional Document, please attach an Educational Equity statement.
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Rachael Blair
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title IAD Associate Director
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-821-8307
Posting Dates
Posted 01/06/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 09/01/2026
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
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    • No
  2. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
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    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
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    • State Professional
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    • No Current Employment Affiliation
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Teaching Statement
Optional Documents
  1. Optional Additional Document

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