Professor/Chair of Computer Science
Position Is Open Until Filled

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of innovative academic computer science programs.
• Provide visionary leadership for the Computer Science Department in expanding the department to meet growing student and employer demands.
• Lead the department and assist the dean in planning and establishing the large grant-funded AI Center including hiring new AI professors, expanding/modifying the curriculum, and fostering student as well as community and business engagement with the AI Center.
• Enhance the department's reputation through high-impact research in peer-reviewed journals, publications, and obtaining external funding/grants.
• Lead the development and implementation of innovative academic computer science programs.
• Teach core undergraduate and graduate computer science courses, emphasizing data science, machine learning, and AI.
• Collaborate with industry partners and other academic institutions to promote research collaborations and experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Contribute to the university's academic community through service on committees and other leadership roles.
• Teach undergraduate computer science courses and graduate computer and information system courses as assigned by the department; maximum 9 credits (contact hours) per semester
• Participate in teaching AI-based courses, mainly Data Science certificate courses and general programming courses
• Prepare classes, syllabi, and coursework; develop new classes; provide instruction during class time; help students outside of class; provide feedback to students; provide student grades
• Student mentoring; serving on department committees; assisting with department events; potentially contributing to community projects

Job Description: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/standard-job-description-library/?jobID=30828 

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field with 3-5 years of experience as a Full Professor is preferred. Associate Professor may be considered with at least 6-8 years of experience at the Associate Professor level; a publication record in peer-reviewed journals, and previous faculty leadership responsibilities.
• Must meet the required qualifications and provide evidence of an active research/publication record commensurate with departmental requirements for this rank
• Active scholarship with research publications related to computer science within the last five years

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/  

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• References
• Teaching Philosophy
• Research Statement

Review of Applications

Applications received by 6/6/2024 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

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Transcripts will be required upon hire.