Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science

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Kenosha, WI

About the University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Since its founding in 1968, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been a trusted partner for the region’s higher educational needs, empowering students to thrive, advancing applied knowledge, and developing talent for the future. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and pre-professional programs, designed to foster personal and professional growth through real-world and impactful learning experiences. With over 30,000 alumni (nearly 60 percent of whom were the first in their families to earn a degree) UW-Parkside reflects and celebrates the vibrant diversity of our world. Our beautiful campus, located in the dynamic Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, offers unmatched access to world-class internships, professional networks, and endless career-building opportunities, placing students at the center of it all.

UW Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career and is part of the UW System. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer good benefits and an opportunity to get involved in community projects and employee engagement activities. We are certainly proud of its diverse student body in the UW System. We work together to help our students, staff and faculty thrive. Find out why Parkside is where you belong.

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science

Employment Type: Full time, Faculty, Exempt

Reports To: The Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science will report to the Chair of the Computer Science Department

Assistant or Associate Professor position in computer science: teach multiple computer science courses, conduct research, and provide service to multiple entities within the university, community and profession. Courses mainly include data science, artificial intelligence, probability and statistics, programming languages, communications and networks, database management systems, and general computer science. Tenure track faculty may teach day, evening, undergraduate, graduate and online classes.

QUALIFICATIONS:Qualifications

Required

  • PhD degree in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence or similar area
  • Teaching experience
  • Active scholarship with research publications within the last five years

Computer Science is a signature program at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. We also offer certificates in Cyber Security, Data Science, Mobile Development, Linux System Administration, and World Wide Web Publishing, as well as Master’s degrees in Computer and Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and IT Management.

Lecturer Job Description

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective start date of appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Failure to answer all questions will deem your application incomplete and your application may not be reviewed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Key Job Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate computer science courses and graduate computer and information system courses as assigned by the department; maximum 12 credits (contact hours) per semester.
  • Participate in teaching courses mainly in the areas of data science, artificial intelligence, probability and statistics, programming languages, communications and networks, database management systems, as well as general computer science.
  • Prepare classes, syllabi, and coursework; develop new classes; provide instruction during class time; help students outside of class; provide feedback to students; provide student grades.
  • Student mentoring; serving on department committees; assisting with department events; potentially contributing to community projects
  • Perform scholarly work; publish in conferences and journals; perform consulting type activities

SPECIAL NOTES:SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/

LEGAL NOTICES:

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 – App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a disparate impact and is not job-related and consistent with business necessity in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applicants should relate to the duties of the job.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective start date of appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available at https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/universitypolice/crimestats.cfm. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

THE UNIVERSITY:

UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement. This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan. The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first- generation and nontraditional students. UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties. Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience. The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.

The tri-county region that comprises the University’s primary service area is home to an impressive array of businesses. There are more than 10,000 small businesses in the region, as well as a large number of globally-recognized employers. The college, through its active, engaged Advisory Board, enjoys a close relationship with many of these businesses. For further information regarding the University and community, please see our website at www.uwp.edu.

How to apply

Applications received by 4/15/2025 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.

Apply here. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the “Register Now” link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your “User Name” and “Password’ and select “Sign In.”

Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.

Please be sure you have included:

  • Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position
  • Resume
  • Transcripts
  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Research Statement

It is the policy of UW Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

If you have application questions call or email:

Amber Marzette

(262) 595-2042

[email protected]

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is an AA/EEO Employer D/M/V/W.