Job Description

Position Summary
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, College of Science and Health, Department of Computer Science invites applicants for a full time academic year tenure track Assistant Professor to start no later than Aug 25, 2025. We seek a colleague who will be a dedicated teacher, scholar and mentor for students in addition to strong and dedicated service to the university, college and department.

Primary responsibilities include teaching coursework in computer science and/or computer engineering at the undergraduate and graduate level, engaging in an active program of scholarship and professional service. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of teaching and research skills. The Department encourages candidates from all areas of computer science and computer engineering to apply.

General position summary statement for UWL faculty positions:
Under general supervision of the department chair, the person in this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves staying current in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The individual is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to the discipline. In addition, this individual will provide service to the department, college, and university and is likely expected to provide service to the community and/or the profession. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.
Position Type Faculty/Instructional
Pay Basis Annual
FLSA Exempt
Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? Yes
Required Qualifications
Candidates for the appointment should have or be near to completing a doctorate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field by the start date. Doctorate completed no later than the end of the first academic year.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates that provide evidence of a strong academic publication record, the ability to teach in emerging fields of computing, curricular development, supervising student projects, involvement in service activities, involvement with professional organizations, and interview indicative of ability to be an effective instructor. Preference will also be given to candidates having research expertise that complements rather than overlaps existing departmental expertise.
Physical Demands
Reasonable Accommodations
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Working conditions and environment
Office/Classroom setting
Miscellaneous Information
Information about your Benefits
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:
paid vacation for 12-month positions.
excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
paid holidays and sick days.
after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.

For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).

With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.