AssociateFull Professor in Social Work, AI & Data Science Cluster
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Milwaukee, WI - USA
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Job Summary
The Social Work Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applicants to apply to an associate or full professor tenure-line faculty position as part of an Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Cluster Hire Initiative. UWM Academic Affairs with generous support from the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute (NMDSI) is making a strategic investment in this position providing competitive salary supplements and start-up resources.
The new faculty will have a record of securing external funding along with experience in academic settings that is commensurate with a rank of Advanced Assistant Professor (with ability to join UWM as tenured associate) or higher. Applicants are expected to have expertise both in a critical social work-related area of research (e.g. applied gerontology health disparities poverty policy child welfare community practice criminal justice etc.) and in AI and Data Science. The incoming faculty will collaborate with NMDSI to drive innovative research strengthen community engagement and develop AI and Data Science talent to support Milwaukees growth as a technology and innovation hub. Candidates with relevant expertise will also have the opportunity to affiliate as Fellows with UWMs Connected Systems which houses the Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab
Faculty in this cluster hire will be housed in UWMs College of Community Engagement & Professions: Helen Bader School of Social Welfare and the School of Information Studies.
The faculty hired for this cluster in the Department of Social Work will:
Produce scholarship in an important area of social work research.
Advance interdisciplinary AI and Data Science research at UWM.
Collaborate with NMDSI to address real-world challenges.
Innovate and expand AI and Data Science educational programs.
The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare is comprised of the Department of Social Work and the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology. The Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology offers a BS and an MS as well as jointly offering a PhD in Social Welfare with the Department of Social Work. The Department is known for its commitment to collaborative partnerships with community and governmental organizations in southeast Wisconsin and beyond through research and student engagement.
UWM is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and Community Engaged university. Our mission as an urban research university aligns with this dual designation and is key to our shared aspirational purposes reflected in our 2030 Strategic Plan to advance student success the employee experience research impact and innovation as well as fiscal sustainability and economic growth. As one of the few Carnegie R1 Research Universities with a Community Engagement designation UWM offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on public health through research teaching and collaboration.
The target hiring range is $110000 - $160000 on a 9-month academic basis. Final salary offer will be contingent on rank and skills and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process
- PhD/Doctorate. in social work or a related field.
- Ability to meet rank of a tenured associate or full professor in the Department of Social Work at UWM which includes a strong record of research and scholarship teaching and service accomplishments comparable to those of a tenured associate or full professor.
- Proven success in securing external research funding preferably federal funding in areas of applied AI.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive environments and supporting the success of students including historically underrepresented students (e.g. first-generation students Pell-eligible students).
- Proven track record of interdisciplinary research collaboration related to AI and Data Science.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and sustaining partnerships with local organizations.
- Strong record of community-engaged research that addresses systemic challenges employs empowered and emancipatory approaches and generates equitable and inclusive outcomes.
- Demonstrated contributions to advancing underrepresented areas in AI with tangible impacts on societal benefits ethical AI development and reducing biases and inequities in technology access.
- Expertise in analyzing and addressing systemic challenges affecting urban and underrepresented populations using AI.
Interested candidates are required to submit the following:
- Curriculum vitae.
- Letter of interest describing research interests past accomplishments qualifications funding record and vision for collaborative work with Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute.
- Referee List (names and contact information of at least three references). Letters of recommendation will be requested by the search committee after the initial review.
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from these required materials will not be considered.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of October 19 2026. To ensure consideration applications must be submitted by October 18 2026. Application materials received after October 18 2026 may not receive consideration.
Be part of UWMs mission to transform lives and communities through research collaboration and community engagement.
Questions about this position should be directed to Joshua Xiong at jxxiong@.
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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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