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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) seeks an accomplished scholar and visionary leader to assume the role of Lowe’s Distinguished Professor in Computer Science, with emphasis on Artificial Intelligence, and invites inquiries, nominations, and applications. The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated active researcher with an international reputation for research excellence and demonstrated leadership in interdisciplinary, convergent, or collaborative research programs. Candidates who developed their research programs at academic institutions, government, or industry labs are welcome to apply.

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university nestled in one of America’s fastest growing and most diverse cities. It leverages its location in the state’s largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and impactful community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte is committed to working collaboratively with community partners to address the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of the greater Charlotte region in line with the community’s focus on racial equity and economic mobility.

Enrollment exceeds 31,000 students – making it the third largest university of the 17 institutions within the UNC System. UNC Charlotte is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising nine academic colleges offering 171 undergraduate majors in 77 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, 65 master’s degrees, and 24 doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,700 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 120,000 living alumni.

The College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) at UNC Charlotte is one of the most comprehensive and innovative computing colleges in the country. With over 150 faculty and staff and 5,100 students (3,400 undergraduate and 1,700 graduate) in Fall 2024, CCI graduates more than 1,400 Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. holders a year. The College is currently organized into four academic units: Department of Computer Science (CS), Department of Software and Information Systems (SIS), Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics (BiG), and the School of Data Science (SDS). CCI has distinct research strengths in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Privacy & Trustworthy Computing, Biometrics & Identity Management, Computational Bioinformatics & Genomics, Human-Centered Design, High-Performance Computing, Sports Analytics, and CS education. CCI engages with Charlotte area industries around common social, research, and development initiatives. The College is an active innovation partner with every major industry partner in the region.

Academic Search is assisting the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in this search. For more information about the position, institution, qualifications, and application process, please review the position profile linked above.

For full consideration, applicant materials should be submitted by Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

When submitting a nomination, please send the nominee’s full name, position, institution, and email address to mail to: UNCC_ComputerScience@academicsearch.org

As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.