University of Virginia

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William L. Polk Jr. and Carolyn K. Polk Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished University Professorship

The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia seeks an eminent scholar for the William L. Polk Jr. and Carolyn K. Polk Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished University Professorship in Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Futures. This position will draw on UVa’s long-standing intellectual leadership in the study of democracy while contributing to emergent expertise in AI.

UVA seeks a scholar whose work addresses the implications of AI for democratic institutions and/or employs the tools of AI and machine learning to enhance understanding of democratic processes and practices. Most broadly, UVA’s goal is to identify a superlative scholar whose research and teaching engage the roles of responsible AI in shaping knowledge acquisition, civic engagement, and democratic participation, with an understanding of both the promise and the limitations of AI.

For the full position description, please visit: https://greenwoodsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Polk-AI-Position-Description.pdf

Please submit a CV and cover letter of interest that includes a summary of your research plans, your administrative experience, your teaching interests and experience to laurenmccaghren@greenwoodsearch.com. Initial screening of applications will begin February 3, 2025, and will continue until an appointment is made.