The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia (UVA) is assembling a diverse and world-class faculty with broad expertise in data science to foster and advance our Undergraduate, Master, and PhD programs. We are searching to fill multiple open rank professorships in data science on the Academic General Faculty Teaching Track. At the School of Data Science, Academic General Faculty on the Teaching Track instruct classes (in-person and online), conduct educational scholarship, engage in grant-driven research, and advise and mentor students. Exceptional candidates will demonstrate experience with, or the potential for, sustained scholarship in data science education or a research specialty in an academic or industry setting. Academic General Faculty are afforded significant stability with long-term contracts, support for professional development, and leadership opportunities (e.g., all program directors are currently academic general faculty on the teaching track).
We seek candidates with an innovative spirit who have strong skills in data science pedagogy, instruction, and advising. Faculty will have the opportunity to help shape the culture of a new school, develop modern pedagogy, and grow the discipline of data science in national and international forums.
Our curriculum is organized around the data science domains (listed below), and ideal applicants can teach in one or more of these domains.
The school is open to all areas of research and scholarship in data science. Presently, the school is especially looking to grow in the following areas.
When applying, candidates should detail their instructional experience, preferred teaching domain, and scholarly interests and/or research activity.
Qualifications
Candidates must have earned, or be on track to earn, a PhD in Data Science or a related field (e.g., STEM, social science, or humanities degree with a Data Science focus) by August 2025 or appointment start date. Candidates with backgrounds and experiences that are underrepresented in data science are especially encouraged to apply. A commitment to advancing the University's mission is essential for all candidates (https://provost.virginia.edu/faculty-handbook/mission-statement-university-virginia).
Rank will be commensurate with academic and industry experience. Appointments are available on 9-month contracts.
Application Instructions
Complete an application online and attach:
Review of applicants will begin on or around November 22, 2024 and the positions will remain open until filled. For questions about the application process please contact Jennifer Kirkham, Manager for Faculty Affairs at the School of Data Science, at sdsfacultyaffairs@virginia.edu. The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at time of offer per University Policy.
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