ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

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. The School of Information Studies (SOIS) 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. 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. This is a 9-month position with potential for teaching opportunities in the summer.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participate in school, college and university activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Extensive leave package including sick leave (with no expiration) and paid legal holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees