What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, AI TechX: Office of Research, Innovation, & Economic Development - UTK position at The SMILE Fund?
The AI TechX Director will lead industry engagement and corporate recruitment efforts to expand AI-driven collaborations and training initiatives. This role will focus on building industry partnerships and positioning AI Tennessee as a leader in AI adoption across sectors. The Director will work with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and the Director of AI Tennessee to enhance industry engagement and workforce development efforts, while collaborating with academic units, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to align AI TechX initiatives with AI Tennessee’s broader mission in research, education, and economic development. The Director will develop, execute, and manage initiatives that drive industry participation in AI TechX activities, fostering innovation and strategic partnerships.
