The University of Wyoming invites applications for tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in applied AI/ML and advanced AI applications. As part of a strategic university-wide AI Faculty Cluster Hire, you will join a collaborative initiative to build impactful interdisciplinary research programs and create compelling learning experiences for students.
What You'll Do
- Teach computing courses within your discipline and contribute to general computing education, while mentoring undergraduate and graduate researchers.
- Develop and sustain (assistant rank) or sustain and elevate (associate rank) an active, interdisciplinary research program in STEM applications, AI and Scientific Computing, or closely related areas.
- Produce impactful research outputs such as peer-reviewed publications, software, or data sets.
- Advance the statewide impact of UW through research, economic development, social entrepreneurship, outreach, and/or engagement.
What We're Looking For
- For Assistant Professor: Earned doctorate in an appropriate field related to the participating academic units by the appointment date.
- For Assistant Professor: Demonstrated research activity in STEM applications of AI/ML, AI and scientific computing or closely related areas.
- For Assistant Professor: Record of research productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, datasets, software, or comparable outputs).
- For Assistant Professor: Strong potential for securing external research funding.
- For Assistant Professor: Demonstrated commitment to, or experience in, teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
- For Associate Professor: Earned doctorate in an appropriate field related to the participating academic units.
- For Associate Professor: Demonstrated research activity and leadership in STEM applications of AI/ML, AI and scientific computing or closely related areas.
- For Associate Professor: Nationally recognized record of research productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, datasets, software, or comparable outputs).
- For Associate Professor: Evidence of securing external research funding.
- For Associate Professor: Demonstrated commitment to, or experience in, teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Nice to Have
- Demonstrated experience and/or strong interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary research, with the ability to work and communicate effectively across academic units.
- Research interests aligned with areas offering strong potential for sustained external funding.
- Experience engaging external partners (e.g., industry, national laboratories, K-12, community colleges, government, nonprofits, innovation ecosystems) in co-designed research, education, or workforce-development initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience and/or strong interest in collaborative, team-based curriculum development, including contributing to interdisciplinary courses, applied learning experiences, or innovative instructional models in computing and AI.
Team & Environment
These positions are part of a multi-department AI Faculty Cluster Hire. Two positions are jointly appointed in the School of Computing and a partnering academic unit. One position is appointed in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) with the possibility of a joint appointment in another partnering unit.
Benefits & Compensation
- Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
- Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions.
- Paid Time Off: Ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
- Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers.
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Laramie, Wyoming.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
