Assistant Professor, Applied Artificial Intelligence
University of Wyoming
Application
Details
Posted: 31-Jan-25
Location: Laramie, Wyoming
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Research
As part of the University of Wyoming’s (UW’s) AI Strategic Initiative (https://www.uwyo.edu/research/ai4wy), we are seeking to fill five tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in applied artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced applications of AI. We seek faculty hires who will catalyze interdisciplinary collaboration, attract significant external research funding, and enrich our undergraduate and graduate students’ experience.
As part of this cluster hire, the University of Wyoming is looking for candidates with research expertise and interest in developing novel AI and advanced data science related to agricultural technologies.
Agriculture is currently undergoing a digital revolution. Autonomous robotic planters and weeders, precision nutrient and pesticide application equipment, aerial crop scouting with satellites and UAVs, harvest yield monitors, and other current agricultural technologies are becoming commonplace on farms across the country. Vast amounts of data are being collected and analyzed to improve crop production efficiency and to lower the environmental footprint. As a result of the rapid changes in the crop production industry, employers are looking for graduates with high-tech skills – programming, data science, GIS and others.
Of particular interest are candidates that understand how technology is impacting the agriculture industry including but not limited to crop science, horticulture, agroecology, natural resource management, invasive species, and plant pathology. The candidate should be engaged in research and be capable of teaching courses in at least one area of current and future agriculture technology development and implementation. Knowledge in areas such as aerial scouting methods, data processing, and interpretation; data science, programming, and dealing with large agronomic data sets; and precision agriculture, incorporating spatial and climate variability into planning, and real-time decision making are desirable.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate degree in an appropriate field by date of appointment.
Research productivity 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).
Ability to teach at the undergraduate level in one or more of the departments/units at the university, and interest in working in a team environment to develop new undergraduate offerings.
Experience in applied, use-inspired computing that focuses on the innovative use or development of Artificial Intelligence methods.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, or transdisciplinary research.
Experience and/or demonstrated potential to develop a high-profile computing-focused research program in an area of AI with potential for significant and sustained funding.
Experience and/or interest in collaborating with external stakeholders, such as industry, K-12, community colleges, innovation hubs, government, non-profit organizations.
Potential for excellence in teaching, training, and/or mentoring students in computing at the undergraduate and graduate level.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: (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; and (5) a teaching statement. These positions will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 3/2/2025 will receive full consideration. Questions should be directed to Beth Leonard [email protected].
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/