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UW - STOUT Assistant Professor of A.I. & ML in MENOMONIE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21626 JOB DETAILS: The University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout), Wisconsin\'s Polytechnic University, seeks a dynamic individual committed to undergraduate and graduate teaching and guiding students interested in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) related careers. This team member should be passionate and committed to promoting the development of an equitable and inclusive environment. As a polytechnic university, we support student learning in alignment with UW-Stout\'s polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry collaboration, and career focused experiences. This is a tenure-track position in the Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science Department at the Assistant Professor level with an anticipated start date of August 18, 2025. RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: 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. Department Website: http://www.uwstout.edu/mscs/ 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: 1. Cover letter (* See below) 2. Current curriculum vitae 3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position 4. Copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable initially) 5. Statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages) 6. 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. 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 For additional details and to apply, visit the following website and search for Job ID 21626: www.careers.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum / Required 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 Highly Desired Coursework, teaching, or curriculum development in Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence Interest in involving undergraduate students in research ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu