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Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - Computer Science

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Computer Science in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in any area(s) of computer science, beginning August 2026.

This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in our computer science programs and potentially in our cybersecurity programs and a future artificial intelligence program; research; and service to the university, community, and profession. Research and teaching expertise should complement existing faculty expertise.

Job Details:

The successful candidate will be able to teach core computer science courses such as programming, data structures, and theory of algorithms. In addition, the successful candidate will have expertise to teach courses in one or more other subfields offered by the department, including artificial intelligence, software engineering, cloud computing, computer systems, or data science. These courses support our department’s Computer Science B.S and M.S. programs, as well as our Cybersecurity B.S. and M.S. programs and a new artificial intelligence program that is under development.

The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate and graduate students; results in publications; and contributes to advancing the department, university, profession, and society. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to participate in service activities and to embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.

Responsibilities:

Full-time teaching responsibilities include teaching a variety of courses and supervising graduate capstone projects or thesis research, depending on the candidate's interests and experience as well as the department's needs. Standard teaching load in the department is 12 credits per semester; research grants or other external funding may be used to reduce this teaching load, subject to department and college approval. Faculty at UW-Whitewater may be required to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online, and/or hybrid formats, or courses in the evenings.

Department Information:

The Department of Computer Science ( https://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/computer-science ) is housed in the College of Letters and Sciences ( https://www.uww.edu/cls ). With focus areas in cybersecurity and in artificial intelligence, the department supports more than 400 undergraduate majors in computer science and cybersecurity, as well as over 150 undergraduate minors in computer science, cybersecurity, data science, bioinformatics, and website development and administration. Graduate programs supported by the department include Master of Science programs in Computer Science (on-campus and online) and in Cybersecurity (online). The department fosters a collegial relationship among faculty and staff, who provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and actively engage in research and education grants funded by agencies such as the the National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research, and the U.S. Department of Labor.

Research expectations include publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings, along with grant writing. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage undergraduate and graduate students in research or other scholarly and creative activities.

Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest. All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

The Department of Computer Science

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting salary of $80,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, or a closely related area is required. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate and graduate students, clear evidence of scholarly potential, commitment to working with inclusive populations, and willingness to serve as an active member of the university community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of successful teaching experience and/or professional development in teaching, especially in teaching undergraduate students and/or in teaching fully online.
• Software development, artificial intelligence, or data science work experience in industry, government, or military settings.
• Ability to involve undergraduate and graduate students in research.
• Interest in introducing or developing activities that will broaden the participation of students from underrepresented groups in computing.
• Grant writing experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents. The system allows a maximum of 5 document uploads, if asked to upload more than 5 documents please zip files and title accordingly.

• Cover letter/letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Research statement
• Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required if offered the position)
• Two sample publications

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Lopa Mukherjee, Search Committee Chair

262-472-5160

mukherjl@uww.edu

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received by January 5th, 2026, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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