Associate Professor, Artificial Intelligence Specialization, Natural Language Processing

Associate Professor, Artificial Intelligence Specialization, Natural Language Processing Riyadh Elm University, formerly Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy (RCsDP), is a privately supported post‑secondary educational institution located in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The University offers professional baccalaureate degree programs in Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy, and Medical Laboratory Technology. Its vision is to become a preeminent educational institution locally, regionally, and internationally. The mission focuses on effective education and training with active contribution to scientific research and community service.

Role Description This is a full‑time on‑site role for an Associate Professor specializing in Artificial Intelligence with a focus on Natural Language Processing, located in Riyadh. The Department of Artificial Intelligence, College of Technology and Business, at Riyadh Elm University, Saudi Arabia, invites applications for a full‑time Associate Professor position specializing in Image Processing within the domain of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The successful candidate will join a dynamic and rapidly growing academic environment, contributing to high‑quality research, innovative teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration. We are looking for an experienced academic with a strong track record in image processing, computer vision, and AI‑related fields, who can lead high‑impact research and contribute to the advancement of AI knowledge and technology in academia and industry.

Qualifications

Deliver engaging lectures, labs, and tutorials in AI, Image Processing, and related areas using modern teaching methods.

Supervise undergraduate and master’s students in final year projects, theses, and dissertations.

Contribute to curriculum design and continuous academic program improvement aligned with industry trends.

Conduct high‑quality research in AI, Image Processing, and Computer Vision, with publications in top venues.

Organize academic events such as workshops, seminars, and conferences to enhance departmental visibility.

Collaborate across disciplines and with external academic and industry partners for teaching and research.

Integrate AI tools like chatbots and automated grading systems into classroom teaching to boost engagement.

Participate in academic service roles, including committees, policy development, and accreditation efforts.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

Proven research expertise in Image Processing and AI techniques (e.g., deep learning, pattern recognition, computer vision, generative models).

Strong publication record in leading AI and image processing venues.

Demonstrated experience in securing and managing research grants.

Proven excellence in teaching and student supervision at the university level.

Experience in mentoring junior faculty or research staff is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong research record in NLP with publications in top‑tier conferences and journals.

Expertise in modern NLP methods, including transformers and large language models.

Experience in teaching, student supervision, and interdisciplinary or industry collaboration.

Proven ability to secure research funding and contribute to open‑source or applied NLP projects.

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