Open Rank Professor (Tenure Track)
University of Wisconsin Madison | |
United States, Wisconsin, Madison | |
21 North Park Street (Show on map) | |
Dec 14, 2024 | |
Job Summary:
The Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative is designed to help address significant, complex challenges of particular importance to Wisconsin and the world, through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration and increased student and educational opportunities. The RISE-AI initiative seeks new faculty to expand upon UW-Madison's existing expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with a focus on both the core scientific dimensions as well as the human-centered implications of AI. Responsibilities: Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and contributing to curriculum updates and innovations to educate a diverse student body; mentoring graduate students and supervising their research; developing and directing a well-recognized and extramurally funded research program; participating in departmental and university faculty governance; contributing to professional and public service, and participating in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. Education: Required Qualifications: The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record, a vision for an innovative, significant and impactful research program, the skills to implement it, and a commitment to high quality and inclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring. The candidate's years of experience and professional accomplishments will be commensurate with the rank sought. Associate and Full professor candidates must possess experience and scholarly credentials that meet the tenure standards of the UW-Madison Divisional Committee and of the College of Engineering. Work Type: Full Time: 100% Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: AUGUST 18, 2025 Salary: Negotiable Additional Information: This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions. How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of research and teaching interests in one complete file upload. Applicants must also provide the contact information for three references within the application. References will be automatically contacted once your application is submitted. Contact: Susann Ely Official Title: Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040) Department(s): A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/CHEM & BIOLOGICAL ENGR Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 305242-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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