Asst Professor - School of Computing

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

JOB TITLE:

Tenure Track Assistant Professor

JOB PURPOSE:

The (CEPS) of the includes 10 departments and the newly formed School of Computing. The College prides itself on research innovation, teaching excellence, industrial engagement, and broader societal impact. With a significantly increased budget, we have embarked on a transformational journey to become a Tier-1 Institution, recognized nationally for academic excellence and world-class research. This includes new state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated funding for research initiatives. We are hiring a cohort of new faculty across the College, and we seek to attract a diverse and inclusive group of talented early-stage faculty and established researchers.

The (SoC) at the University of Wyoming (UW) invites applications for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor positions whose research in applied computer science and engineering is driven by new and advanced computing technologies and a desire to contribute to and be embedded in transdisciplinary Grand Challenge scale problems. Successful candidates will have their tenure home in the School of Computing, with a joint or adjunct position in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science or another appropriate department. While we welcome applications from candidates in all applied computing areas, we particularly encourage applications from candidates working in the broad technical areas of:

• artificial intelligence/machine learning (e.g. advanced algorithms, applications, data analysis, or digital twins);
• parallel and distributed computing including blockchain;
• quantum computing;
• cyberinfrastructure systems and computer architectures;
• interactive and social computing (e.g. HCI, wearable computing, AR/VR, graphics, computational social science, fairness);
• computational science and engineering.

We are particularly interested in research that advances Grand Challenge scale problems in interdisciplinary areas of relevance to Wyoming, including but not limited to:

• controlled environment agriculture and digital farming/ranching;
• decarbonization of the west, including nuclear science and engineering and carbon capture & storage;
• digital health and unique challenges of rural communities;
• materials science, digital manufacturing and supply chains;
• predictive decision tools in environmental and climate sciences;
• digital humanities.

Successful candidates are expected to develop and teach courses that include core computing and computer science, as well as general computing across disciplines; mentor undergraduate, MS and PhD research scholars; and contribute to UW's impact across Wyoming via initiatives in economic development, social entrepreneurship, outreach, and other engagement strategies. The successful candidates will play an integral role in enabling close engagement and collaboration between SoC, the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and other units with research interests in advanced computing.

The School of Computing was established in 2022 with a focus on the application of computing in and across all disciplines, and on delivering new academic programs that provide students with important computing and digital skills. The School is fundamentally interdisciplinary, using translational research to leverage new and critical computing technologies for solving Grand Challenge problems in science and society. The School of Computing currently is home to nine tenure track faculty with research interests that span computer vision, data science, computational mathematics, modeling and simulation, spatial computing, remote sensing, and network analysis applied to applications in astrophysics, animal behavior, atmospheric science, archaeology, hydrology, and rangeland management. The School of Computing's hiring plan includes new tenure track hires to grow the unit over the next four years, with current and future faculty typically having joint appointments with other academic units or programs. The School hosts five research scientists, over 30 Adjunct Faculty from across the university, an Internal Advisory Board representing all UW colleges and two centers (the Wyoming GIS Center, and UW Data Science Center). The School is also launching new undergraduate and graduate academic programs in computing, and hosts engagement programs for graduate students, faculty fellows and undergraduate research.

The University of Wyoming has resources to support research computing and data science, including a long-term collaboration with the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputer Center through which a significant fraction of resources is reserved exclusively for UW use. In addition, the university hosts the Advanced Research Computing Center, the Shell 3D Visualization Center, the Innovation Wyrkshop, and the Wyoming INBRE Data Science Core.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants are required to have (or expected to receive) a PhD degree or equivalent terminal degree in computer science, computer engineering or other suitable discipline and have the demonstrated ability, experience, and record of scholarship appropriate to carry out the functions of the position. Applicants who value working with and in diverse communities are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Doctorate degree in an appropriate field by date of appointment
• Research standing 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).
• Experience and interest in applied interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, or transdisciplinary research driven by the broad technology areas above.
• Commitment and contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and interest in fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment based on integrity, trust, and respect.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and/or demonstrated potential to develop an externally funded research program in an area with potential for significant and sustained funding.
• Interdisciplinary interests and/or experience that intersect and bridge multiple academic department/s.
• Experience and interest in collaborating with external stakeholders, such as industry, K-12, community colleges, innovation hubs, government, and/or non-profit organizations.
• Experience and interest in teaching, training, and/or mentoring students in computing at the undergraduate and graduate level.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Applications should complete the online application and include (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, and (6) a statement on diversity, equity and inclusion. This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 12/5/2023 will receive full consideration. Questions should be directed to the Search Committee Chair Gabrielle Allen at gdallen@uwyo.edu

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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