"Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning"

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Institution: University of Wisconsin Stout

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Job Category: Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

UW-Stout is a primarily teaching institution with faculty teaching typically 24 credits per year. As such, faculty hired for this position teach an average of 12 credit hours of coursework each semester, including lower- and upper-level courses in Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence and other lower- and upper-level courses in their discipline. Involvement in curriculum development; research and scholarly activity; and service to the department and the university are expected along with other duties as assigned by the department chair. Faculty provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

The Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Department has 25 full-time members, a strong tradition of excellence in teaching, and a growing program of scholarship and research in mathematics, computer science, statistics, and related areas. The department received the 2008 University of Wisconsin System Regents Teaching Excellence Award for Academic Departments and Programs. The department is committed to student-centered and technology-enhanced instruction. Technology usage includes students working on laptops in the classroom, web enhancements (e.g., course management and on-line homework systems), and interactive distance education courses. Faculty members involve undergraduate students in research supported by national and state level grants. For several years, the department has actively contributed to Wisconsin Science Olympiad.

The department offers all the core courses necessary for the Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (~110 students), Computer Science (~450 students), Cybersecurity (~75), and CNIT (~100) programs as well as coursework supporting five Engineering programs (~1000 students). The department also provides service courses (in all three disciplines: statistics, mathematics, and computer science) for the numerous programs within the university. Typical class sizes range in size from 20 to 35 students. The department is also developing a Master’s Degree in Applied Computer Science to begin in the Fall 2025. Opportunities for teaching Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning courses to graduate students (both from the Master's in Applied Computer Science and from several other programs) will be available.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field required by employment start date
• Record of scholarly activity or industry experience in Machine Learning
• Interest in teaching undergraduate courses at a primarily undergraduate institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework, teaching, or curriculum development in Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence
• Interest in involving undergraduate students in research

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, Sunday, March 16, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after March 16, 2025 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials: Cover letter (* See below) Current curriculum vitae Copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable initially) Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position Statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages) Statement of research interests (1-2 pages)

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. Similarly address the extent to which you meet any of the Preferred Qualifications.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Dr. Keith J. Wojciechowski

Phone: 715-232-2243

Email: wojciechowskik@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Ms. Jackie Riley

Phone: 715-232-1391

Email: rileyj@uwstout.edu