Tenure Track Assistant​/Early Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence; AI) in Advanced Manufacturing

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio

College of Engineering | Integrated Systems Engineering

The Department of Integrated Systems Engineering (ISE) and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at The Ohio State University invite applications for a joint Tenure Track Assistant Professor appointment in Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Advanced Manufacturing. Although appointment at the Assistant Professor is preferred, early career Associate Professors will be considered. The research area must complement the current research portfolios.

This position will start as early as Fall 2027.

Immigration/visa sponsorship may be available in limited situations, but all decisions concerning immigration/visa sponsorship will depend on an evaluation of complexity and risk. We will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position for individuals subject to the J-1 two-year home residency requirement or who will require consular processing for a visa to come to the United States to begin work at the university.

AI at The Ohio State University AI is reshaping education and research, and Ohio State is at the forefront of this transformation, unlocking exponential possibilities when AI is fused with different fields. The university is committed to excellence in artificial intelligence and advancing the university’s role as a national and global leader in AI-driven discovery, education, and societal impact. In support of this commitment, Ohio State will hire 100 new tenure-track faculty with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) over five years to drive innovation and create a central hub, the AI(X)
Hub, to provide resources and foster collaboration. This university-wide hub will span 15 colleges and unlock the exponential possibilities that emerge when AI is fused with expertise across six strategic pillars (X): foundations, health, engineering and sciences, agriculture, cybersecurity, and trustworthy AI. The AI(X)
Hub will cultivate an innovation ecosystem where cross-disciplinary synergies fuel breakthroughs with profound societal impactby:

• Create a dynamic intellectual hub to harness Ohio State’s vast expertise where AI scientists and domain experts across the university can collaborate to accelerate groundbreaking research and transformative innovation

• Advancing fundamental AI research to push the boundaries of AI

• Establish a collaborative hub that unites researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders

• Develop cutting-edge AI products that reach billions and drive meaningful change

• Deliver solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges

• Empowering the next generation of AI leaders through accessible AI education, mentorship, and skill development for all Ohio State learners

In addition to the AI(X)
Hub, three AI Faculty Cohorts have been created:
Foundational AI, Applied AI and Responsible AI, and Cybersecurity. The Foundational AI Cohort will primarily focus on elevating the theoretical, mathematical, and algorithmic underpinnings of AI. The Applied AI Cohort will primarily focus on harnessing AI to revolutionize the translation of ideas to real-world solutions for Ohio and beyond. The Responsible AI and Cybersecurity Cohort will primarily focus on ensuring ethical innovation and safeguarding digital landscapes for a secure future.

• The successful candidate is expected to obtain funding and perform research related to applications of artificial intelligence in advanced manufacturing. The candidate will develop methods to monitor predict, optimize, control or automate manufacturing processes and…