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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 as an AI Product Engineer
Frame your credentials around systems analysis
TN visa approval for AI Product Engineers hinges on fitting the Computer Systems Analyst category. Document how your role involves analyzing user requirements, designing AI-driven systems, and translating product specifications into technical solutions, not just building models.
Target employers with active federal contracts
Companies holding federal contracts often already use E-Verify and have HR teams familiar with TN sponsorship paperwork. That infrastructure cuts weeks off the offer-to-start timeline compared to employers encountering TN for the first time.
Request a support letter before your first border crossing
Canadian citizens don't need a visa stamp, but your employer's TN support letter must specify your job duties, salary, and expected duration. A vague or incomplete letter is the most common reason CBP officers issue a secondary review or refusal.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified TN-sponsoring employers
Not every employer posting AI Product Engineer roles understands TN eligibility. Migrate Mate surfaces companies with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas, so you spend your time on employers already familiar with the sponsorship process, not educating HR from scratch.
Clarify your role scope during salary negotiation
AI Product Engineer titles vary widely. Before signing an offer, confirm in writing that your job description explicitly covers systems analysis and product architecture. Ambiguous duties create RFE exposure if USCIS reviews a future status extension or change of employer.
Mexican applicants should start consular scheduling early
TN visas for Mexican nationals require a consular interview, and appointment availability varies significantly by city and season. Start scheduling as soon as your employer issues the offer letter to avoid gaps between your intended start date and actual entry.
AI Product Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Product Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the role aligns with the Computer Systems Analyst category defined under USMCA. Your job duties must center on analyzing requirements, designing AI-integrated systems, and bridging product and engineering functions. Titles alone don't determine eligibility; the actual scope of your work does. Roles focused purely on data science or model training without a systems or product architecture component are harder to fit cleanly into this category.
How does TN compare to H-1B for AI Product Engineer positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as your employer is ready, rather than waiting for an October 1 start date after a March lottery. H-1B visa offers dual-intent protection and a clearer path toward a green card, while TN requires you to maintain nonimmigrant intent. For most Canadian and Mexican professionals who have a qualifying offer in hand, TN gets you working faster with significantly less uncertainty.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must prepare a support letter on company letterhead that describes your specific job duties, confirms you meet the educational requirements for the Computer Systems Analyst category, states your annual compensation, and specifies the duration of employment. Canadian citizens present this letter directly at a port of entry. Mexican citizens submit it as part of the consular visa application package. A letter that omits any of these elements creates delays or refusals.
Where can I find AI Product Engineer jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-eligible roles. It filters listings by verified sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated TN paperwork. Searching through Migrate Mate reduces the back-and-forth of explaining TN eligibility to employers encountering the visa category for the first time.
Can I switch AI Product Engineer employers while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You cannot begin working for a new employer under your current TN approval. Canadian citizens can present new TN documentation at a port of entry before starting the new role. Mexican citizens need a new visa stamp from a U.S. consulate. Plan your transition timeline so there's no gap between your last day with the current employer and your authorized start date with the new one.