Assistant Professor: Digital Technology, Machine Learning and AI in Agriculture Communications
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor, College Lecturer, Adult & Continuing Education
Assistant Professor:
Digital Technology, Machine Learning and AI in Agriculture Communications and Education
Posting Number: PG194658EP
Internal Recruitment:
No
Anticipated Hiring Range: $92,500 – $105,000
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8AM‑5PM
Job Location:
Raleigh, NC
Department:
Agricultural and Human Sciences
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) fulfills the land‑grant mission by preparing students to thrive in a global marketplace, pursue cutting‑edge research, and put those results to work across North Carolina and beyond. The college is a connected community of 3,600 undergraduate, graduate, and Agricultural Institute students, 345 tenure‑track and professional faculty, 100 postdocs, 898 staff, and 598 county operations employees.
Academic programs span 17 undergraduate majors, 21 undergraduate minors, 12 undergraduate certificates, and 11 graduate certificates in 12 academic departments. The college offers 19 bachelor’s degrees, 91 master’s degrees, and 45 doctoral degrees. The Agricultural Institute is the college’s two‑year program offering six associate of applied science degrees.
The college brings together the brightest minds in academia, government, and industry to drive the vital research and innovation necessary to tackle agriculture and life sciences challenges. Award‑winning researchers in the college are conducting bold, interdisciplinary research at the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative, Plants for Human Health Institute, Center for Marine Sciences and Technology, the North Carolina Food Innovation Lab, four University Field Labs, and over 30 facilities on‑campus and off‑campus.
In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the college operates 18 agricultural research stations to test research in real‑world scenarios under natural conditions. Transforming science into solutions is at the heart of NC State Extension, housed in the college. NC State Extension is present in every county of the state, with 1,100 experts and a network of partnerships to extend the knowledge from our faculty to farmers, families, and citizens.
It delivers more than 17,000 educational activities statewide via nearly 8,000 programs.
Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well‑being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- And so much more!
Attain Work‑life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part‑Time or Full‑Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Job Duties
We are seeking candidates that will help define what’s next for agricultural education and communication. This tenure‑track faculty position within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University is an opportunity to build and lead a nationally recognized program exploring how artificial intelligence and machine learning can transform the way students learn, educators teach, and agricultural communities access knowledge.
Through research, Extension, and teaching, this role will shape innovative approaches that strengthen learning experiences and advance agricultural and food systems education for the future.
- Establish and lead a forward‑thinking research program exploring the use of AI and ML in agricultural and Extension education, including areas such as personalized learning, predictive analytics, adaptive assessments, virtual assistants, and emerging educational technologies.
- Develop innovative approaches that enhance communication and…
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