ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This is a continuous recruitment; however, the initial date of review is January 15, 2025. Applications received after January 14, 2025may not receive consideration.
All applicants must apply online via jobs.uwm.edu. A strong application packet will include a cover letter outlining their interest in this position and addressing minimum and preferred qualifications, a current CV, statement of research interests and accomplishments, statement of teaching philosophy and teaching experience, and a listing the names and contact information for three professional references.
Position Information
Posting Details
Official Job Title ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Working Title: Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Position Number 00142073
Division College of Community Engagement & Professions
Department B510100 INFO STUDIES ADMINISTRATION
Position Type Faculty
Appointment Type Tenure Track Faculty, Teaching
Pay Basis Academic
Salary Grade Cat D
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100
Posting Type Faculty & Instructional
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/
School/College/Division Description
The School of Information Studies ( SOIS ) (https://uwm.edu/informationstudies/) offers several educational programs: a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology ( BSIST ); a Masters of Science in Information Science and Technology ( MSIST ) degree in partnership with the Department of Computer Science; an ALA -accredited Masters of Library and Information Science ( MLIS ); several coordinated graduate degree programs, including Health Informatics; transcript-designated concentrations within the MLIS Archival Studies, Public Libraries, Information Organization, and Information Technology; post-masters Certificates of Advanced Study in Archives and Records Management and Digital Libraries; and a PhD in Information Studies. The School has a strong research faculty, more than 900 students, and state-of-the-art information technology.
SOIS faculty organizes three research groups: the Research Group for Information Retrieval, Knowledge Organization Research Group, and the Social Studies of Information Research Group.
SOIS is committed to excellence through diversity of thought, race, gender and community. We seek candidates who value and demonstrate an appreciation for diversity in all forms, in addition to providing the necessary support to those communities for an inclusive learning arena.
Job Summary
The information professions are changing rapidly, and future information professionals will need expertise in the application of artificial intelligence (AI). As part of our growing, strategic focus on AI along with data science, SOIS is inviting applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position. The candidate will join us in preparing future information professionals to understand and apply AI-based technologies and techniques in various information organizations, including libraries, archives and private organizations, to add value by solving real-world problems.
We seek scholars whose research, teaching, and impact in the field of AI in IST / LIS emphasize on: generative AI, natural language processing ( NLP ) and large language models (LLMs),deep learning or other machine learning (ML) frameworks, the interaction between human and AI, and AI in applied contexts, with specific interest in information retrieval and searching; information organization (metadata, classification, and cataloging); recommendation systems; chatbots and virtual reference services; the preservation, discovery, and accessibility of digital materials; data science (text and data mining); knowledge management and information visualization; user behavior analysis; sentiment and opinion analysis; and cybersecurity and/or anomaly detection.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and contribute to the scholarship of the School and College through externally funded research, teach both face-to-face and online classes at graduate and undergraduate levels, develop courses focused on AI at graduate and undergraduate levels, mentor graduate students, contribute to service in accordance with the university policy, and participate in school, college and university activities.
Minimum Qualifications
·A PhD in LIS , Information Technology, Computer Science, Informatics, or a closely related relevant field to AI by the start date of the appointment (August 2025).
·Evidence of a scholarly agenda showing how AI is integral to their program of research with potential to publish in top-tier academic journals.
·Exhibit potential for establishing independent, externally funded research related to the intersection of AI and IST / LIS .
·Strong commitment to teaching excellence in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
·Record of research related to the intersection of AI with IST / LIS .
·Demonstrated ability of teaching effectiveness and curriculum development in higher education.
·Evidence of extramural funding related to the intersection of AI and IST / LIS .
·Experience of mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in higher education.
Target Salary Range Actual hiring rate based on experience related to the position
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)
Application Instructions
This is a continuous recruitment; however, the initial date of review is January 15, 2025. Applications received after January 14, 2025may not receive consideration.
All applicants must apply online via jobs.uwm.edu. A strong application packet will include a cover letter outlining their interest in this position and addressing minimum and preferred qualifications, a current CV, statement of research interests and accomplishments, statement of teaching philosophy and teaching experience, and a listing the names and contact information for three professional references.
Application Deadline
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) Yes
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Simon Mu
Contact Phone 414-229-5169
Contact Email mux@uwm.edu
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Job Categories Faculty/Instruction - Information Studies
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Cover Letter
+ Resume/Curriculum Vitae
+ References
+ Research Interest
+ Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This is a continuous recruitment; however, the initial date of review is January 15, 2025. Applications received after January 14, 2025may not receive consideration.
All applicants must apply online via jobs.uwm.edu. A strong application packet will include a cover letter outlining their interest in this position and addressing minimum and preferred qualifications, a current CV, statement of research interests and accomplishments, statement of teaching philosophy and teaching experience, and a listing the names and contact information for three professional references.
Position Information
Posting Details
Official Job Title ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Working Title: Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Position Number 00142073
Division College of Community Engagement & Professions
Department B510100 INFO STUDIES ADMINISTRATION
Position Type Faculty
Appointment Type Tenure Track Faculty, Teaching
Pay Basis Academic
Salary Grade Cat D
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100
Posting Type Faculty & Instructional
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/
School/College/Division Description
The School of Information Studies ( SOIS ) (https://uwm.edu/informationstudies/) offers several educational programs: a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology ( BSIST ); a Masters of Science in Information Science and Technology ( MSIST ) degree in partnership with the Department of Computer Science; an ALA -accredited Masters of Library and Information Science ( MLIS ); several coordinated graduate degree programs, including Health Informatics; transcript-designated concentrations within the MLIS Archival Studies, Public Libraries, Information Organization, and Information Technology; post-masters Certificates of Advanced Study in Archives and Records Management and Digital Libraries; and a PhD in Information Studies. The School has a strong research faculty, more than 900 students, and state-of-the-art information technology.
SOIS faculty organizes three research groups: the Research Group for Information Retrieval, Knowledge Organization Research Group, and the Social Studies of Information Research Group.
SOIS is committed to excellence through diversity of thought, race, gender and community. We seek candidates who value and demonstrate an appreciation for diversity in all forms, in addition to providing the necessary support to those communities for an inclusive learning arena.
Job Summary
The information professions are changing rapidly, and future information professionals will need expertise in the application of artificial intelligence (AI). As part of our growing, strategic focus on AI along with data science, SOIS is inviting applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position. The candidate will join us in preparing future information professionals to understand and apply AI-based technologies and techniques in various information organizations, including libraries, archives and private organizations, to add value by solving real-world problems.
We seek scholars whose research, teaching, and impact in the field of AI in IST / LIS emphasize on: generative AI, natural language processing ( NLP ) and large language models (LLMs),deep learning or other machine learning (ML) frameworks, the interaction between human and AI, and AI in applied contexts, with specific interest in information retrieval and searching; information organization (metadata, classification, and cataloging); recommendation systems; chatbots and virtual reference services; the preservation, discovery, and accessibility of digital materials; data science (text and data mining); knowledge management and information visualization; user behavior analysis; sentiment and opinion analysis; and cybersecurity and/or anomaly detection.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and contribute to the scholarship of the School and College through externally funded research, teach both face-to-face and online classes at graduate and undergraduate levels, develop courses focused on AI at graduate and undergraduate levels, mentor graduate students, contribute to service in accordance with the university policy, and participate in school, college and university activities.
Minimum Qualifications
·A PhD in LIS , Information Technology, Computer Science, Informatics, or a closely related relevant field to AI by the start date of the appointment (August 2025).
·Evidence of a scholarly agenda showing how AI is integral to their program of research with potential to publish in top-tier academic journals.
·Exhibit potential for establishing independent, externally funded research related to the intersection of AI and IST / LIS .
·Strong commitment to teaching excellence in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
·Record of research related to the intersection of AI with IST / LIS .
·Demonstrated ability of teaching effectiveness and curriculum development in higher education.
·Evidence of extramural funding related to the intersection of AI and IST / LIS .
·Experience of mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in higher education.
Target Salary Range Actual hiring rate based on experience related to the position
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)
Application Instructions
This is a continuous recruitment; however, the initial date of review is January 15, 2025. Applications received after January 14, 2025may not receive consideration.
All applicants must apply online via jobs.uwm.edu. A strong application packet will include a cover letter outlining their interest in this position and addressing minimum and preferred qualifications, a current CV, statement of research interests and accomplishments, statement of teaching philosophy and teaching experience, and a listing the names and contact information for three professional references.
Application Deadline
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) Yes
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Simon Mu
Contact Phone 414-229-5169
Contact Email mux@uwm.edu
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Job Categories Faculty/Instruction - Information Studies
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Cover Letter
+ Resume/Curriculum Vitae
+ References
+ Research Interest
+ Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
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