Asst Professor - School of Computing

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JOB TITLE:

Assistant Professor

JOB PURPOSE:

The University of Wyoming (UW) seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Applied Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and Geospatial AI (GeoAI) for Remote Sensing. The successful candidate will develop active research and teaching programs contributing to both the theory and application of remote sensing and AI/ML. The position will be housed in the School of Computing (75%) with a 25% joint appointment in one of the following partnering academic units:
Botany, Geology and Geophysics, Atmospheric Science, or Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management.

We seek a faculty member who will catalyze interdisciplinary collaboration, attract significant external research funding, and enrich undergraduate and graduate education through innovative teaching, mentorship, and experiential learning.

This position targets the integration of AI/ML/GeoAI method developments with Remote Sensing technologies to advance scientific discovery and address real-world challenges across environmental, natural, and/or built systems. Areas of emphasis include:

* Novel tools and approaches for AI/ML/GeoAI applied to Remote Sensing and geospatial data analytics;

* STEM applications of AI/ML/GeoAI to remotely sensed data for understanding Earth system and environmental processes, ecosystems, and infrastructure;

* Use-inspired research that applies AI/ML/GeoAI-driven sensing and modeling to sustainability, hazard assessment, and decision support in Wyoming and beyond.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will teach courses focused on the theory and application of remote sensing and AI/ML, have the ability to integrate computing within their disciplinary domain and across fields, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to the School's statewide impact through outreach and engagement. This individual will play a central role in building the collaborative culture of the School of Computing and strengthening partnerships with their domain department.

About the School of Computing

The School of Computing is UW's interdisciplinary hub for applying computing across disciplines and providing students with essential digital and computational skills, including supporting the AI initiative (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The School emphasizes translational, use-inspired research that leverages emerging technologies, such as AI, high-performance computing, and data science, to address grand challenges in science and society. The School offers programs in…