Asst Professor - Applied Artificial Intelligence

University of Wyoming
remote work
United States, Wyoming, Laramie
Jan 15, 2025
Asst Professor - Applied Artificial Intelligence The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University's Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! JOB TITLE: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor JOB PURPOSE: As part of the University of Wyoming's (UW's) AI Strategic Initiative (https://www.uwyo.edu/research/ai4wy), we are seeking to fill five tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in applied artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced applications of AI. We seek faculty hires who will catalyze interdisciplinary collaboration, attract significant external research funding, and enrich our undergraduate and graduate students' experience. UW has twelve colleges and schools enrolling 11,000 students. The University prides itself on research innovation, teaching excellence, industrial engagement, and broader societal impact. With significantly increased research expenditures, the University has embarked on a transformational journey to become a Tier-1 Institution, recognized globally for academic excellence and world-class research. The University has new state-of-the-art facilities, ample access to high performance and GPU computing through the Advanced Research Computing Center and the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center, and dedicated funding for research initiatives. UW is dedicated to advancing and expanding its expertise in AI while growing its research enterprise. As part of our AI Strategic Initiative, we are conducting a multi-department AI Faculty Cluster Hire to recruit exceptional scholars who will join the many faculty members already engaged in cutting-edge AI research and applications. We are particularly interested in candidates with research expertise and interests to develop and apply novel AI and advanced data science integrated with strategically important research areas in the Colleges of Engineering and Physical Sciences; Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources; and the School of Computing, including: Engineering, across all disciplines within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Topics of particular interest include nuclear energy, materials research, quantum information sciences and engineering, cybersecurity and blockchain, and controlled environment agriculture. Agriculture, life sciences, and natural resources. Expertise in Agricultural Technology broadly defined. Of particular interest are candidates that understand how AI and other technologies are impacting the agriculture industry including but not limited to crop science, horticulture, agroecology, natural resource management, invasive species, and plant pathology. Advances and tools at the intersection of AI and scientific computing, including but not limited to applied research and tool development in areas such as physics informed neural networks, digital twins, uncertainty quantification in machine learning, high-dimensional data analysis and visualization, generative models for scientific discovery, HPC and AI, explainable AI in scientific computing, AI-enhanced numerical methods, AI-driven trustworthy and secure software engineering. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join one or more departments in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, and/or the School of Computing, aligned with their expertise and interests. Assistant professors shall normally hold a PhD degree or other terminal degree in a suitable discipline and shall have demonstrated ability, experience, and record of scholarship appropriate to carry out the functions of the position. REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate degree in an appropriate field by date of appointment Research productivity as demonstrated by number and quality of publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or other relevant research impact (e.g. peer-reviewed datasets, scientific software, or other complementary assessments of impact and influence). Ability to teach at the undergraduate level in one or more of the departments/units at the university, and interest in working in a team environment to develop new undergraduate offerings. Experience in applied, use-inspired computing that focuses on the innovative use or development of Artificial Intelligence methods. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, or transdisciplinary research. Experience and/or demonstrated potential to develop a high-profile computing-focused research program in an area of AI with potential for significant and sustained funding. Experience and/or interest in collaborating with external stakeholders, such as industry, K-12, community colleges, innovation hubs, government, non-profit organizations. Potential for excellence in teaching, training, and/or mentoring students in computing at the undergraduate and graduate level. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: (1) a cover letter that addresses how the candidate fits the listed minimum and desired qualifications; (2) contact information for four references; (3) a CV (Curriculum Vita); (4) a research statement; (5) a teaching statement. These positions will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 3/2/2025 will receive full consideration. Questions should be directed to Beth Leonard bleonar6@uwyo.edu. HIRING STATEMENT: UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. ABOUT LARAMIE: The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ Job Identification: 250018 Apply Before: Job Schedule: Full Time Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US Posted Salary Range: Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40 Travel: To apply, visit https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/250018/?lastSelectedFacet=TITLES&selectedTitlesFacet=Part-Time+Worker%253BFaculty%252FAcademic%253BClassified+Staff%253BAdministrative%252FExecutive Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-8c6938a86ae0a447bd325b30e361ed09