Full Professor of Computer Sciences

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Computer Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at the assistant, associate, and full professor levels, beginning August 2027. The department welcomes candidates in all areas of computer science, with particular interest in artificial intelligence, security and privacy, and quantum computing. Candidates working outside these areas will receive full consideration. AI candidates may have doctoral training in a field other than computer science. The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence through evidence-based, student-centered teaching and undergraduate mentoring, and will help foster engagement and a sense of belonging across the college and broader community. The role includes scholarly research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, graduate student advising and mentoring, and service. The general teaching load is two courses per academic year. The College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence brings together the departments of Computer Sciences, Statistics, and the Information School. It is expanding its faculty and research enterprise, and is based in Morgridge Hall, a state-of-the-art facility designed to support collaboration, learning, and discovery. The Department of Computer Sciences is known for research across a wide range of computer science fields, large-scale computing infrastructure, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Applications and nominations at the associate and full professor levels are welcome throughout the year, with senior applications reviewed as they arrive. For full consideration, application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on December 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled, and the posting remains open through June 30, 2027. Applicants must apply through both Jobs at UW and Academic Jobs Online.

Requirements

Outstanding scholarly research program in one or more areas of computer science, or clear potential to develop one.
Commitment to innovative, student-centered teaching in computer science at all levels.
Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field by the start of appointment.
For appointment at the tenured associate or full professor level, a record of proven excellence in research, teaching, and service.
Demonstrated ability to foster teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and research environments where all can thrive.

Responsibilities

Conduct scholarly research in one or more areas of computer science.
Teach computer science individually and in classrooms at the undergraduate and graduate levels; the general teaching load is two courses per academic year.
Advise and mentor graduate students majoring in computer science or related areas.
Provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community at the national and international levels.
Advance the College of Computing and AI’s commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, research, and service.
Foster teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and research environments where all can thrive, and contribute to engagement and belonging.