Assistant Professor of Teaching; Lecturer

Overview

Position Title Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer 10 months)

Department Computational & Data-Enabled Science & Engineering

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.

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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.

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.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.

Physical Demands

Salary Range Competitive

Job Type Full-Time

Campus North Campus

Special Instructions Summary

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Is a background check required for this posting?

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IAD Associate Director

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Posted 01/06/2026

Date to be filled 09/01/2026

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