This year, we are planning to hire for multiple positions, both junior and senior, with a focus on (among other things), machine learning.
So if you are on the market (or thinking about it), send us your application -- apply here: https://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/663
(Unless you want to apply for an endowed chair in computer graphics -- then apply here: https://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/664 )
Edit: I forgot to mention! Interest in machine learning is university wide -- both statistics and ESE also plan to hire in machine learning.
Here is the link for applying to the statistics position: https://statistics.wharton.upenn.edu/recruiting/facultypositions/
And here is the link for ESE: http://www.ese.upenn.edu/faculty-staff/index.php
Edit: I forgot to mention! Interest in machine learning is university wide -- both statistics and ESE also plan to hire in machine learning.
Here is the link for applying to the statistics position: https://statistics.wharton.upenn.edu/recruiting/facultypositions/
And here is the link for ESE: http://www.ese.upenn.edu/faculty-staff/index.php