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Get Access To All JobsOpen-Rank Faculty Position in Foundational Artificial Intelligence
Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty Opening in the
George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University
Position Description
The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University in Houston, Texas, invites applications for one open-rank faculty position in foundational artificial intelligence. The appointment may be made at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level or at the tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor level, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.
We seek candidates who advance the statistical, mathematical, computational, or algorithmic foundations of artificial intelligence (AI) and scientific machine learning. Applicants are encouraged to articulate their own vision of how their research agenda will shape the future of foundational AI, whether by building on established areas or opening new directions. Outstanding candidates whose work advances foundational AI in other areas are also encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates will demonstrate deep, original contributions to AI scholarship and the potential to shape the future of the field. Rice seeks faculty who embrace a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, responsible technological development, and inclusive mentorship. Excellence in research and teaching will be the primary criteria for evaluation.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be expected to establish or maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program with national and international recognition; conduct innovative research and disseminate results through high-impact publications, conferences, and other scholarly activities; and teach undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with their expertise. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers; contributing to departmental, school, university, and professional service; and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations within Rice and with external partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, and mentoring students from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and will contribute to the continued strength of undergraduate and graduate education across the department and the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing. Rice’s highly collaborative environment provides opportunities to engage with researchers in materials science, computational science, energy, advanced manufacturing, biomedical engineering, and other disciplines.
We welcome the fullness of diversity at Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. In our candidate pools, we seek to increase the representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in engineering, computing, and the statistical sciences; attract scholars and students from a wide range of countries, backgrounds, and experiences; accelerate progress toward building a faculty and staff community with diverse perspectives and expertise; and maintain an environment that fosters interaction, understanding, and belonging throughout our community.
About the School of Engineering and Computing’s AI Initiative
The School’s Vision 2030 strategic plan identifies three research thrusts: Health and Well-being, Sustainability and Resilience, and Computing and AI. Consistent with that broader vision, Rice Engineering and Computing is undertaking a multi-year faculty hiring initiative in artificial intelligence. For the 2026–27 hiring cycle, the School is recruiting for three positions: one open-rank position in Foundational AI and two Assistant Professor positions in AI for Sustainability and Resilience. The initiative prioritizes deep, technically rigorous AI scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, responsible technological development, and research with the potential for significant scientific and societal impact.
Within this initiative, the Foundational AI search falls within the Computing and AI thrust and prioritizes core techniques, theoretical foundations, and methodological breakthroughs in AI. It supports the School’s goals of reimagining computing and AI foundations; advancing collaborative, intelligent, and resilient autonomous systems; and designing trustworthy, explainable, and human-centered technologies.
Candidates applying through this posting will be considered for a potential primary appointment in Statistics, Computer Science, or Electrical and Computer Engineering. Candidates whose work aligns with more than one participating department may be considered across multiple departmental applicant pools, and joint or affiliated appointments may also be considered.
About Rice University
Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located on a 300-acre, tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. Rice serves nearly 9,200 undergraduate and graduate students and is distinguished by research excellence, a collaborative culture, and close engagement between students and faculty.
Houston’s leadership in energy, health care, aerospace, manufacturing, and data-intensive industries creates exceptional opportunities for external partnerships and research impact.
Candidates should demonstrate excellence in research and scholarship appropriate to rank, a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, the potential to establish or sustain a highly impactful, externally funded research program, and a commitment to mentoring students and contributing to a collaborative academic community. Candidates for appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level should have a distinguished record of scholarly achievement, sustained research impact, and national or international recognition in their field.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in statistics, electrical engineering, computing, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
Application Instructions
For full consideration, applications are encouraged to be received by December 1, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must submit the following materials through Interfolio:
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Curriculum vitae
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Research statement, up to five pages
-
Statement of teaching philosophy, up to two pages
-
Names and contact information for three to five professional references. Letters of reference will be requested only if the candidate advances to the interview stage.
Applicants will also be asked in Interfolio to indicate their first and second preferred home departments from the following eligible options: Statistics, Computer Science, and Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Open-Rank Faculty Position in Foundational Artificial Intelligence
Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty Opening in the
George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University
Position Description
The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University in Houston, Texas, invites applications for one open-rank faculty position in foundational artificial intelligence. The appointment may be made at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level or at the tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor level, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.
We seek candidates who advance the statistical, mathematical, computational, or algorithmic foundations of artificial intelligence (AI) and scientific machine learning. Applicants are encouraged to articulate their own vision of how their research agenda will shape the future of foundational AI, whether by building on established areas or opening new directions. Outstanding candidates whose work advances foundational AI in other areas are also encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates will demonstrate deep, original contributions to AI scholarship and the potential to shape the future of the field. Rice seeks faculty who embrace a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, responsible technological development, and inclusive mentorship. Excellence in research and teaching will be the primary criteria for evaluation.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be expected to establish or maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program with national and international recognition; conduct innovative research and disseminate results through high-impact publications, conferences, and other scholarly activities; and teach undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with their expertise. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers; contributing to departmental, school, university, and professional service; and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations within Rice and with external partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, and mentoring students from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and will contribute to the continued strength of undergraduate and graduate education across the department and the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing. Rice’s highly collaborative environment provides opportunities to engage with researchers in materials science, computational science, energy, advanced manufacturing, biomedical engineering, and other disciplines.
We welcome the fullness of diversity at Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. In our candidate pools, we seek to increase the representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in engineering, computing, and the statistical sciences; attract scholars and students from a wide range of countries, backgrounds, and experiences; accelerate progress toward building a faculty and staff community with diverse perspectives and expertise; and maintain an environment that fosters interaction, understanding, and belonging throughout our community.
About the School of Engineering and Computing’s AI Initiative
The School’s Vision 2030 strategic plan identifies three research thrusts: Health and Well-being, Sustainability and Resilience, and Computing and AI. Consistent with that broader vision, Rice Engineering and Computing is undertaking a multi-year faculty hiring initiative in artificial intelligence. For the 2026–27 hiring cycle, the School is recruiting for three positions: one open-rank position in Foundational AI and two Assistant Professor positions in AI for Sustainability and Resilience. The initiative prioritizes deep, technically rigorous AI scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, responsible technological development, and research with the potential for significant scientific and societal impact.
Within this initiative, the Foundational AI search falls within the Computing and AI thrust and prioritizes core techniques, theoretical foundations, and methodological breakthroughs in AI. It supports the School’s goals of reimagining computing and AI foundations; advancing collaborative, intelligent, and resilient autonomous systems; and designing trustworthy, explainable, and human-centered technologies.
Candidates applying through this posting will be considered for a potential primary appointment in Statistics, Computer Science, or Electrical and Computer Engineering. Candidates whose work aligns with more than one participating department may be considered across multiple departmental applicant pools, and joint or affiliated appointments may also be considered.
About Rice University
Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located on a 300-acre, tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. Rice serves nearly 9,200 undergraduate and graduate students and is distinguished by research excellence, a collaborative culture, and close engagement between students and faculty.
Houston’s leadership in energy, health care, aerospace, manufacturing, and data-intensive industries creates exceptional opportunities for external partnerships and research impact.
Candidates should demonstrate excellence in research and scholarship appropriate to rank, a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, the potential to establish or sustain a highly impactful, externally funded research program, and a commitment to mentoring students and contributing to a collaborative academic community. Candidates for appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level should have a distinguished record of scholarly achievement, sustained research impact, and national or international recognition in their field.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in statistics, electrical engineering, computing, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
Application Instructions
For full consideration, applications are encouraged to be received by December 1, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must submit the following materials through Interfolio:
-
Curriculum vitae
-
Research statement, up to five pages
-
Statement of teaching philosophy, up to two pages
-
Names and contact information for three to five professional references. Letters of reference will be requested only if the candidate advances to the interview stage.
Applicants will also be asked in Interfolio to indicate their first and second preferred home departments from the following eligible options: Statistics, Computer Science, and Electrical and Computer Engineering.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in AI Architect
Frame your credentials around systems analysis
TN visa classification for AI Architect roles rests on the Computer Systems Analyst category. Your resume and degree documentation should emphasize systems design and analytical work, not just machine learning research, to align with USCIS's occupational definition.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Companies experienced with work visa sponsorship move faster and make fewer documentation errors. Focus your search on tech firms, cloud providers, and financial institutions with established immigration support teams rather than early-stage startups handling sponsorship for the first time. For TN visas specifically, this means employers familiar with preparing support letters and managing the port-of-entry or consular presentation process efficiently.
Search TN-eligible roles at visa-sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters AI Architect listings by employer visa sponsorship experience, helping you focus on companies with a track record of supporting international talent. Use it to identify employers already familiar with visa processes and work authorization before you invest time in applications.
Clarify sponsorship scope before accepting an offer
Confirm whether the employer will cover attorney costs and any processing fees before signing. Some companies sponsor work visas but shift legal expenses to you, which affects your actual compensation from day one.
Prepare a role-specific support letter from your employer
A generic offer letter won't satisfy a CBP officer reviewing a TN application. The support letter must describe your specific AI Architect duties using language that maps clearly to the Computer Systems Analyst definition, including system design, architecture planning, and technical oversight responsibilities.
Understand how Canadian and Mexican entry procedures differ
Canadian citizens can request TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry with no prior visa application. Mexican citizens must obtain a TN visa stamp at a U.S. consulate first. Plan your timeline and document preparation accordingly based on your citizenship.
AI Architect TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Architect role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
AI Architect positions can qualify under the TN visa's Computer Systems Analyst category, but the job duties must align with that definition. The role needs to involve systems design, architecture planning, and analytical oversight. Roles focused purely on research or model training without a systems component may face more scrutiny at the port of entry or consulate.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for AI Architect roles?
TN is significantly faster and more predictable for qualifying candidates. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and approval can happen at a U.S. port of entry the same day for Canadian citizens. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship through USCIS, lottery selection, and months of waiting. The tradeoff is that TN is nonimmigrant by classification, which limits dual-intent pathways to a green card.
Where can I find AI Architect jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It aggregates AI Architect roles filtered by confirmed TN visa sponsorship, so you're not sifting through listings where sponsorship availability is unclear or requires back-and-forth with a recruiter to confirm. This is especially useful for Canadian and Mexican professionals who need employer readiness as a starting condition, not an afterthought.
Can I switch employers and keep my TN status as an AI Architect?
You can change employers, but TN status is tied to your current employer and role. Before starting with a new company, you'll need a new TN approval reflecting the new employer's offer and support letter. Canadian citizens can request this at a port of entry. Mexican citizens need a new TN visa stamp, which requires a consular appointment and additional lead time.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to provide a support letter that describes your specific AI Architect duties in language that maps to the Computer Systems Analyst TN category, confirms the position is full-time, and states your qualifications. You'll also need your original degree credentials or transcripts. For Mexican citizens, the employer documentation goes to the U.S. consulate along with your DS-160 and visa fee payment.