Assistant or Associate Professor

About the role

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Information School seeks to hire up to three tenure-track positions in information sciences. Positions are available in areas such as:

• Human factors of cybersecurity and privacy
• Natural language processing and information retrieval
• Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Social Sciences

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting research in the field of information sciences
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Mentoring students and postdoctoral researchers
• Contributing to the development and implementation of new programs and initiatives

Requirements

Required qualifications include:

• A PhD in Information Sciences or a related field
• Strong record of research and publication
• Excellent teaching skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in the areas of human factors of cybersecurity and privacy, natural language processing, machine learning, or computational social sciences
• Interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pension plan
• Health insurance
• Vacation and sick leave
• Flexible spending accounts

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 per year.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically 9-months per academic year.