Program Director - Artificial Intelligence Programs

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of University of the Cumberlands. We are currently looking for a Program Director – Artificial Intelligence Programs in United States.

This is a high-impact academic leadership opportunity for an experienced educator and AI expert to shape the future of artificial intelligence education across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. The role focuses on curriculum design, faculty development, strategic planning, and program growth. You’ll lead cross-disciplinary collaboration and foster innovation in both teaching and research while ensuring the academic success of students. Ideal for a visionary leader passionate about bridging academia and industry in a dynamic, flexible environment.

Accountabilities

·         Provide strategic leadership and oversight of AI programs at all academic levels.

·         Design and regularly update curricula to align with industry trends and academic advancements.

·         Recruit, develop, and manage faculty, promoting teaching excellence and ongoing professional growth.

·         Ensure quality assurance, learning assessment, and continuous academic improvement.

·         Collaborate with peers across disciplines to ensure curriculum integration and coherence.

·         Coordinate course offerings, teaching assignments, and faculty workloads.

·         Support student recruitment, advising, retention, and career development efforts.

·         Build partnerships with industry and academic institutions to enhance program relevance and visibility.

·         Represent the AI programs at internal and external events and contribute to school-wide strategic planning.

·         Doctorate in AI, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.

·         Experience managing academic programs, ideally spanning multiple degree levels.

·         Strong track record of teaching in higher education, with both online and on-campus modalities preferred.

·         In-depth knowledge of current AI technologies, ethical considerations, and educational best practices.

·         Proven leadership in faculty management and academic planning.

·         Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

·         Experience working within multi-program academic environments.

·         U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.

·         AI or data science-related professional certifications are a plus.

·         Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

·         Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling.

·         Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement options.

·         Opportunity to lead innovative AI programs within a forward-thinking academic institution.

·         Collegial, mission-driven environment focused on intellectual and personal growth.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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