Description
:Foundations and practices of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), covering the full lifecycle from model development to deployment. Explore generative model families, including Transformers, autoregressive models, diffusion models, GANs, and VAEs, and their multimodal applications across text, image, audio, and video. Modern techniques such as fine-tuning, parameter-efficient training, in-context learning, contrastive learning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and multi-agent systems for enabling complex reasoning, coordination, and autonomous task execution are discussed. Key practices in prompt engineering, inference optimization, safety and alignment, and responsible AI deployment. Practical applications across diverse domains.
Prerequisite: MIA5100, MIA5126 or equivalent.
Posting limited to:
Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/05/26
Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/08/23
Expected Enrolment:
30
Approval date:
2026/07/22
Number of credits:
3
Work Hours:
39
Hourly Rate:
Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025)
The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.
These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.
These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.
Course type:
B
Posting type:
Régulier / Regular
Language of instruction:
Anglais | English
Competence in second language:
Active
Course Schedule:
Mardi | Tuesday 19:00-22:00 - -
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, DTI, Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), including areas such as Transformers, diffusion models, GANs, VAEs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and multimodal AI systems.
- Experience developing or applying modern AI/ML workflows using industry-standard tools and frameworks such as Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, vector databases, and cloud-based AI platforms.
- Knowledge of AI deployment practices, including inference optimization, parameter-efficient training, model evaluation, safety, alignment, responsible AI, and scalable deployment architectures.
- Knowledge of emerging agentic AI systems and multi-agent orchestration frameworks for autonomous reasoning, planning, and task execution.
- Teaching experience at the graduate/undergraduate level in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related disciplines
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex AI concepts into applied, industry-relevant learning experiences through lectures, labs, projects, and case studies.
- Relevant industry experience in AI/ML development, applied Generative AI, MLOps, or AI product development is considered an asset.
Additional Information and/or Comments:
The course is online
An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.