Assistant Professor of Data Science
William & Mary

Position Number:

F0A41W

Assistant Professor of Data Science

The mission of the College and the School of Arts & Sciences is to foster teaching, research, and public service as an integral part of education linked through programs to preserve, transmit, and expand.

The Data Science Program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Data Science. Appointment will begin August 10, 2025.

We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in natural language processing, data visualization, and/or generative AI, but exceptional applicants from other areas of Data Science will be considered.

Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a diverse, impactful, and externally funded research program in their area of expertise. Teaching expectation is 1 course per semester.

Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in Data Science and other lecture and seminar-style courses, and make substantive contributions to the mentorship of our Ph.D. students. Successful applicants will further demonstrate a strong potential to develop a robust, externally-funded research portfolio.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Sciences, or a related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2025).

Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate and graduate research is preferred. Postdoctoral research experience is desirable.

3KEA10 Data Science

William & Mary

08/30/2024

10/31/2024

11/07/2024

Yes

Faculty

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, and a statement of research interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Data Science in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, October 31st, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.
Information on the degree programs in Data Science may be found at http://ds.wm.edu.

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none