Assistant Professor (education profile) in AI and Data Science (0.8 - 1.0 FTE)

Are you enthusiastic about transferring your knowledge, motivating and inspiring students, and making an impact in education? We are actively searching for an education-focused Assistant Professor in AI and Data Science to join our AI & Data Science division . You will play a pivotal role in contributing to the success of our Bachelor's (Bsc) and Master's (Msc) programmes. In particular, you will be involved in the Bsc programme in Artificial Intelligence and the Msc programmes in Artificial Intelligence , Data Science and Applied Data Science .
This is a perfect opportunity if you are passionate about teaching and interested in an education-focused career in academia. Utrecht University’s philosophy is that education and research go hand in hand. While staying in touch with your research field, you will be provided with the opportunity to actively contribute to discipline-based educational research (e.g., scholarship of teaching and learning, participating in student competitions at research-focused events, etc.).
As a prospective member of the AI & Data Science division you have experience in higher education in theory and practice of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and the ambition to make a significant contribution in this field.
Key responsibilities in this position include:

• teaching and coordinating courses within the Bsc and Msc programmes mentioned above;
• supervising student projects and graduation research;
• participating in organisational activities within our department and faculty.

In addition, you get the opportunity to develop yourself by:

• investigating and encouraging the use of ICT in education and testing (including, e.g., generative AI);
• innovating in teaching and education;
• enriching and diversifying your education by establishing connections between teaching, research, and societal partners (e.g., via our AI-labs and through joint thesis projects with external partners);
• being involved in education-related committees and decision taking;
• taking on education-related leadership roles (e.g., programme coordination).

You will become a member of one of the research groups in the AI and Data Science division . Our culture is characterised by a connected, open, and can-do spirit that stimulates personal initiative and curiosity. You will take ownership and create value while sharing your knowledge both internally and across the wider (global) community. If you are excited to participate and collaborate in shaping our department, we invite you to apply.
Pease note that we are simultaneously looking for an Assistant Professor (education profile) in Software Engineering and Information Systems (0.8 - 1.0 FTE)   More information about this position can be found on our website .

• a PhD degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field;
• experience with and enthusiasm for developing, coordinating, and teaching courses in BSc and/or MSc programmes;
• a vision on education in your own area of expertise and the broader context;
• experience with, and enthusiasm to supervise BSc and MSc students and potentially co-supervise PhD candidates;
• interest in acquiring (external) research funds for the development of education;
• publications in international conferences and journals;
• proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Dutch proficiency or basic skills with the willingness to learn is a plus.

• an appointment as Assistant Professor with education focus, starting with a fixed-term contract. Following a positive evaluation after 18 months, this will be converted into a permanent contract;
• a full-time gross salary – depending on previous qualifications and experience - ranging between €4,332 and €5,929 per month (scale 11 - according to the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) Dutch Universities). If you are an experienced Assistant Professor, scale 12 may apply, which ranges from €5,247 to €6,737 per month for full time employment.
• 8% holiday bonus and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
• A pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions based on the CAO.

• for starting Assistant Professors: an Individual Development Plan providing training and mentoring to support you to grow from Assistant Professor level 2 (salary scale 11) to Assistant Professor level 1 (salary scale 12);
• support for travelling to conference and various educational and development programmes offered by our University.

In addition to the employment conditions from the CAO for Dutch Universities, Utrecht University has a number of its own arrangements. These include agreements on professional development , leave arrangements, sports and cultural schemes and you get discounts on software and other IT products. We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment through the Employment Conditions Selection Model. This is how we encourage you to grow. For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University .

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University , the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes . Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow .
At the Faculty of Science , there are six departments to make a fundamental connection with: Biology, Chemistry, Information and Computing Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Physics. Each of these is made up of distinct institutes that work together to focus on answering some of humanity’s most pressing problems. More fundamental still are the individual research groups – the building blocks of our ambitious scientific projects. Find out more about us on YouTube .
The Department of Information and Computing Sciences is nationally and internationally known for its research in computer science and information science. It employs over 200 people in four divisions: Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Algorithms, Interaction, and Software. The atmosphere is collegial and informal.
As Assistant Professor, you will work in the largest division of the department, which is rapidly growing: Artificial Intelligence & Data Science . Its research groups are:

• AI Technology for Life
• Algorithmic Data Analysis
• Data Intensive Systems
• Intelligent Systems
• Natural Language Processing
• Responsible AI

All groups in the division provide excellent and innovative education at the Bachelor's and Master's level. Through their education, the groups extensively collaborate within the division, the department, the faculty, and the university.

If you have any questions about the positions that you' d like us to answer, please contact Professor Mehdi Dastani at [email protected] .
Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to [email protected] .

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.
If you have the expertise and the experience to contribute in this role, then simply respond via the 'Apply now' button.
Please enclose the following documents in English:

• a cover letter in which you address your four best accomplishments;
• your full academic curriculum vitae, including a list of publications;
• your teaching vision (max two pages);
• a list of three references (name, position, institute and contact details).

If this specific opportunity is not for you, but you know someone else who may be interested, please forward this vacancy to them.
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