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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 Solution Architect
Frame your credentials around Systems Analyst
TN visas don't have an AI Solution Architect category. CBP adjudicates these roles under Systems Analyst or Computer Systems Analyst. Make sure your degree transcripts and offer letter explicitly connect your work to systems design, integration, and analysis.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Employers with recent visa filings for Systems Analyst or related roles already understand work visa sponsorship processes. Prioritize these companies when applying, since their HR teams are experienced with the documentation and requirements involved in supporting visa-eligible candidates. For TN visas specifically, this means they're likely familiar with preparing support letters and working with candidates at ports of entry or consulates—key steps in the TN application process.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready AI roles
Searching general job boards surfaces roles where TN eligibility is unclear. Migrate Mate filters AI Solution Architect positions by TN visa sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers who've already navigated this occupational category successfully.
Negotiate visa support letter details before accepting offer
Canadian applicants can present their support letter at the border once the employer has prepared it, which typically takes a few days to arrange. Confirm your start date allows time for the employer to complete the support letter so you're ready to present it along with your required documentation—such as your degree credentials and job offer letter—when crossing at the port of entry.
Document how your degree maps to the role
CBP officers assess TN eligibility at the port of entry with no appeal window if denied. Prepare a one-page summary showing how your computer science, engineering, or information systems degree directly supports the AI architecture and systems integration responsibilities in your offer letter.
Get your Mexican TN consular appointment scheduled early
Mexican nationals must obtain TN status at a U.S. consulate, not at the border. Consular appointment wait times can run several weeks or longer. Confirm your appointment is booked well before your employer's target start date and that your employer's support letter is complete before your interview.
AI Solution Architect TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does AI Solution Architect qualify as a TN visa occupation?
AI Solution Architect isn't listed by name in the USMCA TN occupational categories, but CBP regularly approves these roles under the Systems Analyst or Computer Systems Analyst category. Your offer letter and supporting documents need to demonstrate that the role centers on analyzing, designing, and integrating computer systems, not just managing or selling AI products.
How does TN compare to H-1B for AI Solution Architect positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no USCIS petition approval required before you start work. H-1B visa selection is lottery-based, capped at 85,000 per fiscal year, and requires a petition filed months in advance. For Canadian and Mexican professionals who qualify under Systems Analyst, TN is a faster and more predictable path into an AI Solution Architect role.
Where can I find AI Solution Architect jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for U.S. roles under TN visa occupational categories. You can filter AI Solution Architect positions by employer visa sponsorship experience, which surfaces companies with recent work visa filings for Systems Analyst and related roles, saving you the time of vetting employers who lack experience with visa sponsorship.
Can a Canadian AI Solution Architect apply for TN status at the border?
Yes. Canadian citizens can apply for TN status at a U.S. port of entry or pre-clearance location with a support letter from your employer, a qualifying offer letter that describes AI Solution Architect duties, and evidence that your degree matches the role. There's no advance USCIS petition required. If CBP denies entry, there's no immediate appeal, so documentation quality matters significantly.
What happens to my TN status if my employer changes my job title or duties?
TN status is tied to the specific role and employer listed on your entry documentation. If your title changes to a non-TN category, or your duties shift significantly away from Systems Analyst work, your status may no longer be valid for that position. Your employer would need to prepare a new support letter and you'd need to re-establish TN status at a U.S. port of entry (for Canadian citizens) or U.S. consulate (for Mexican citizens) before the change takes effect.