Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence Agriculture

Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture

Posted on July 17, 2026

The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences (SANS) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position in Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture. We seek a creative and motivated individual working at the interface of AI, data science, computing, and agricultural or environmental systems who will bring demonstrated experience applying AI tools to agriculture. The successful candidate will have strong domain expertise and a clear aptitude for developing AI and data science capabilities in this rapidly advancing field.

The strategic hire aims to strengthen UMES’s capacity in applied research, innovation, teaching, and Extension programming in support of its 1890 land‑grant mission. Candidates who already lead work in this space and those who show strong potential to grow into an impactful collaborative program are encouraged to apply. This position is a 9‑month, tenure‑track assistant professor role with an anticipated appointment distribution of 45% research, 45% Extension, and 10% teaching.

The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded program in artificial intelligence with relevance to agriculture. The University is committed to the success of incoming faculty and will provide capacity‑development funding, mentoring, collaborative grant development, and access to field and demonstration sites. Eligible employees may participate in the University System of Maryland benefits package.