Job Description

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.

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 

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/ 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, November 15, 2024 are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after November 15 , 2024 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.

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.

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 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. UW-Stout is certified as a Family Friendly Workplace recognized for market-leading employee benefits and committed to supporting children and families.

UW-Stout is committed to nondiscrimination in its employment practices and to equal employment opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate against, harass or retaliate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (as defined in state and federal law), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, genetic information, arrest record, conviction record, military service, veteran status, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer's premises during non-working hours, political affiliation, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, honesty testing, or any other category protected by law.  

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.  

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate and most recent supervisor(s) questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7)

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information 

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW  

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow's leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout, our students do more than earn a degree--they do on day one. And we are #StoutProud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.  
 
UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students to live, learn and work is a top priority.

We offer 50+ undergraduate degrees, 20+ graduate degrees and 30+ professional certificates in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. Our first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide our nearly 7,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. As the only laptop+ campus among the 13 Universities of Wisconsin, UW-Stout provides laptops and industry-standard software, open education resources and other technology-driven advantages  all included in on-campus undergraduate tuition and fees.  And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsin's only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national and international leader in higher education.  

Be a part of the future at UW-Stout. Learn more at https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us 

University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community 

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