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Assistant Professor - Computer, Information, and Data Sciences

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (Cover Letter)

+ Teaching philosophy, which should address your approach to teaching to a diverse student population (Other Document)

+ Research Statement (Research Statement)

+ Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (References)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Jacob Hendricks

Associate Professor and Search Chair

[email protected]

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before January 30, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

Posting Details

Position Information

UW - System Position Title Assistant Professor - Computer, Information, and Data Sciences

Business Title

Major Department Code Computer, Info & Data Sciences (J060300)

Appointment Type Faculty

FLSA Status Exempt

FTE (Percentage of Appointment) 100

Typical Working Schedule

M-F, 7:50 – 4:30 depending on class schedule

Hybrid or On Campus Hybrid

Position Summary

The Department of Computer, Information, and Data Sciences ( CIDS ) in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is seeking a faculty member with expertise in applied Artificial Intelligence, Computing and Business. Candidates will be considered for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level starting August 2025 (preferred) or January 2026. Exceptional candidates with significant records of scholarship and teaching activity will be considered for hire at the Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will show excellent communication skills and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses for the CIDS department and the School of Business and Economics.

The qualified candidate should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or a related area ( ABD with confirmed completion date prior to start of employment will be considered) and will be expected to teach AI integrated courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both Computer Science and Business, develop curricula and assessment, maintain an active AI-related research agenda, advise graduate and undergraduate majors, and provide service to both the university and the profession. Other teaching responsibilities will depend on expertise and departmental needs. Experience or interest in writing and submitting grant requests is a plus.

Responsibilities

+ Teach courses in the foundations and applications of Artificial Intelligence at the undergraduate and graduate level for the Department of Computer, Information, and Data Sciences and for the School of Business and Economics

+ Participate in program/curricula development and student learning outcomes assessment

+ Engage in research and scholarly activity and publish results in peer-reviewed journals

+ Advise graduate and undergraduate majors

+ Engage in high-impact educational practices such as faculty-student collaborative research and/or global education and/or developing and supporting external partnerships

+ Provide service to the department, college, university, and the profession

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications:

+ Education: Doctorate in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or a related area from an accredited institution ( ABD with confirmed completion date prior to start of employment Ability to teach courses in the foundations and applications of Artificial Intelligence at the undergraduate and graduate level for the Department of Computer, Information, and Data Sciences, and AI-infused Business courses at the graduate or undergraduate level for the School of Business and Economics

+ Evidence of teaching effectiveness indicated by the candidate’s CV and/or teaching statement

+ Commitment to research and scholarly activities that can result in peer-reviewed publications as evidenced by the candidate’s CV and research statement

+ Commitment to collaboration across disciplines and with external partners

Preferred Qualifications:

The candidate’s CV, teaching statement, and/or research statement provides evidence of the following:

+ Ability to teach an array of undergraduate and graduate classes in Computer Science, Information Systems, and/or Data Science

+ Experience teaching Business courses at the undergraduate or graduate level

+ Experience or interest in writing and submitting grant proposals

+ Experience in academic advising of undergraduate students

+ Experience or interest in supervising undergraduate and graduate research

+ Commitment to best teaching practices such as giving prompt and detailed oral and written feedback to students

+ A record of successful collaboration across disciplines or with external partners

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AAF01002

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 08/25/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date 11/22/2024

Closing Date

Applicant Review Date 01/31/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (Cover Letter)

+ Teaching philosophy, which should address your approach to teaching to a diverse student population (Other Document)

+ Research Statement (Research Statement)

+ Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (References)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Jacob Hendricks

Associate Professor and Search Chair

[email protected]

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before January 30, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

Legal Notices

EEO Statement

UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at [email protected]; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

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Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.

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