About this role
The Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Department invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the broad area of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Experience could come from multiple areas, including but not limited to: cybersecurity, data analysis, autonomous systems, expert systems, visual computing, and computational linguistics. This position is anticipated to begin August 2027, dependent on grant funding. Appointment of rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Mission and Commitment Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. The mission of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Department is to honor God in all we do, to pursue excellence, and to help students become outstanding computer scientists, exceptional systems analysts, committed Christians, and highly motivated to serve. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.
The Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence department consists of eight full-time faculty members who serve students majoring in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Data Science, and Information Systems and Analysis. The Computer Science major offers concentrations in AI/ML, digital media, cybersecurity, information systems and analysis, and theory. The department also provides instruction for students in general education, honors guild, and service courses. The Computer Engineering major has been ABET-accredited since 2007. The CSAI Department supports and manages four computer labs, 170 dual-boot workstations, a cluster, 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC machine, and other engineering equipment. Department faculty expertise includes algorithms, AI and ML, cybersecurity, graphics, information systems, networks, operating systems, software engineering, and full-stack web development. The department has been teaching and actively researching AI for four decades.
International trips with students occur annually through the Roth Center for Missions Computing, housed in the department, which has a 45-year history of assisting Christian organizations with special software needs. Ongoing faculty and student research includes funded work for defense sector. Faculty and students also participate in nano-satellite projects funded by a variety of government and private agencies.