Assistant​/Associate Professor of Practice School of Applied and Creative Computing

Job Summary

The School of Applied and Creative Computing at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position in Creative Computing and AI at the West Lafayette, Indiana campus starting in August 2026. We seek researchers and educators whose work integrates AI with digital artifacts and interactive experiences. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: AI in the context of co-creative systems, human-computer interaction, generative and multimodal media, visualization, gaming, and embodied and immersive experiences.

As a vital faculty member, the successful candidate for this position will be expected to contribute to the academic excellence of the school by demonstrating the ability to pursue high-impact research programs and external funding to support cutting-edge technology development. The candidate will engage in mentoring graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) and undergraduate students in research, conducting high-quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and actively participating in service to the school, university, and the discipline.

In addition, the successful candidate will participate in engagement with industry, the community, and colleagues within the computing discipline. At Purdue, we believe in fostering a collaborative environment, and you will be an integral part of our vibrant research and teaching community.

Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. or expect to complete their Ph.D. by August 2026 in computing or closely related fields.