Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Artificial Intelligence for Veterinary Medicine

Job Summary The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin‑Madison invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position in artificial intelligence (AI) to advance comparative biomedical sciences and clinical veterinary medicine. We aim to build on existing strengths and foster collaborative opportunities across schools and colleges at UW‑Madison to pioneer AI in veterinary medicine and to develop technologies that impact other health sciences. This position complements campus efforts through the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE‑AI) initiative designed to help address significant, complex challenges and opportunities in AI through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities. Collaboration and Resource Opportunities The new faculty member will benefit from existing SVM and campus strengths in the comparative biomedical sciences, One Health, planetary health, and agricultural and food research. Faculty within the School of Veterinary Medicine train graduate students in the Comparative Biomedical Sciences Training Program and other campus graduate programs. They also serve as trainers on a variety of NIH training grants administered through the School and other units on campus. The new faculty member will be able to engage with resources and facilities including the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Influenza Research Institute, Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector‑borne Disease, Global Health Institute, Food Research Institute, USGS National Wildlife Health Center, Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, Center for High‑Throughput Computing, Data Science Institute, and UW Extension Services. Additional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration exist across the School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Engineering, Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies, and School of Computer Data & Information Sciences. Key Job Responsibilities The candidate will participate in the School of Veterinary Medicine's research, teaching, and service programs. Specifically, the individual will be expected to conduct independent extramurally funded research in an area related to the application of AI to improve animal and human health; participate in courses for veterinary medical, undergraduate, or graduate students in relevant disciplines; train graduate students and postdoctoral fellows; and provide academic service to the Department, School of Veterinary Medicine, and University. The individual will also be expected to interact with faculty across campus in relevant disciplines. The approximate distribution of effort will be 70% research, 20% teaching, 10% academic service. Individuals with NIH K awards will commit 75% research effort during the award period. Required Qualifications Terminal Degree: PhD, DVM/VMD, MD, or equivalent in veterinary medicine, animal sciences, biomedical sciences, computational sciences, or a closely related field by the start date of this position. Compensation Negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The School of Veterinary Medicine makes a strong 12‑month salary commitment to its faculty. Salary and a start‑up package will be commensurate with the rank and experience of the successful candidate. How to Apply Please click Apply Now to begin the process. You will be required to upload: 1) a cover letter with a brief description of research experience in the field; 2) a 2‑3 page research plan; 3) a 1‑page statement of teaching philosophy; and 4) a detailed curriculum vitae. In addition, applicants should provide names and email addresses for three references. For full consideration, all application materials should be received by July 1, 2026, though the position will remain open until filled. 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