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Villanova University

Adjunct Faculty - Artificial Intelligence

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:20251299FPosition Title:Adjunct Faculty - Artificial IntelligencePosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:part-time/12-monthsDepartment:576-Dean, Professional StudiesPosition Summary:The College of Professional Studies (CPS) invites qualified individuals to apply for an Adjunct Faculty position focused on teaching online courses in Entrepreneurship.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.Duties and Responsibilities:Duties involved in teaching courses may include:

• Leading class and conducting all associated planning and grading
• Reviewing student work and assessing learning
• Participating in trainings and meetings (as needed) with College staff

Minimum Qualifications:

• Academic expertise and 5+ years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, including expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with common AI/ML libraries
  • Hands-on experience working with large language models (LLMs) such as GPT, Claude, LLaMA, or Mistral.
  • Strong understanding of prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and fine-tuning techniques such as LoRA.
  • Experience with AI application development, preferably integrating APIs or lightweight web interfaces.
  • Awareness of AI ethics, bias mitigation, and responsible AI use.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to supporting learners from diverse educational backgrounds.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or a closely related field
• Experience with instructional technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or other terminal degree preferred

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:Applications must include:
1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest,
2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae,
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and4. Contact information for three references.
Official transcripts will be required of all finalists for this position.

This is a remote position.Posting Date:11/03/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: CompetitiveSalary Band:Job Classification:faculty

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1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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