Associate/Full Professor, Social Work, AI & Data Science Cluster

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

. Produce scholarship in an important area of social work research .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $110,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI and Data Science within social work research, with a strong record of scholarship, teaching, and securing external research funding. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and supporting student success, particularly for historically underrepresented students.

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PhD/Doctorate In Social WorkExpertise In AI And Data ScienceStrong Record Of Research And ScholarshipProven Success In Securing External Research FundingCommitment To Fostering Inclusive Environments

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Hard Skills

Research MethodologyData AnalysisAI ApplicationsData Science TechniquesGrant WritingCurriculum DevelopmentStatistical SoftwareSocial Work TheoryProgram EvaluationCommunity Engagement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoringLeadershipInclusivity

Industry Keywords

Social Work ResearchInterdisciplinary ResearchTenured FacultyStudent EngagementFederal Research Funding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce scholarship in an important area of social work research
Advance interdisciplinary AI and Data Science research at UWM
Collaborate with the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute to address real-world challenges
Innovate and expand AI and Data Science educational programs
Collaborate with community and governmental organizations through research and student engagement
Contribute to teaching and service as a tenure-line faculty member

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD/Doctorate in social work or a related field
Ability to meet the rank of a tenured associate or full professor in the Department of Social Work at UWM
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 student success, including historically underrepresented students
Expertise in a critical social work-related area of research
Expertise in AI and Data Science
Employment authorization and eligibility to work in the United States at the start date
Successful criminal background check
References must answer questions regarding past findings or pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary supplements
Start-up resources
Opportunity to affiliate as Fellows with UWM’s Connected Systems
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities