Assistant Professor - Data Science

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for an nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Data Science, starting Fall 2027. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an active research program in data science and teach courses to support the department's data science, mathematics, and statistics programs.

Areas of interest include mathematical foundations of data science, optimization, machine

Qualifications

• A PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or a closely related field is required.
• ABD candidates will be considered; PhD must be conferred by August 1, 2027.
• Tenure-track, nine-month position starting Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an active research program in data science or a closely related area.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses supporting the department's data science, mathematics, and statistics programs.
• Contribute to the continued development of the data science curriculum.
• Mentor student research and participate in interdisciplinary collaborations across the university.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Undergraduate/Graduate research

Collaboration with faculty

Teaching experience

External funding potential

Education

PhD in Mathematics or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor - Data Science

College: College of Science and Engineering - 323College

Dept/School: Mathematics & Statistics - 32361

Vacancy Number: 16F-833

Position Number: 5512

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics (http://www.uncw.edu/math) at theUniversity of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for anine-month, tenure-track position at the rank of AssistantProfessor in Data Science, starting Fall 2027. We seek a dynamicscholar whose teaching and research will support our growing datascience programs while enriching the broader mathematicalcommunity.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintainan active research program in data science or a closely relatedarea, teach undergraduate and graduate courses supporting thedepartment's data science, mathematics, and statistics programs,and contribute to the continued development of the data sciencecurriculum. Areas of particular interest include mathematicalfoundations of data science, optimization, machine learning, largelanguage models, and artificial intelligence. The successfulcandidate will also contribute to student research and mentoringand participate in interdisciplinary collaborations across theuniversity.

The department offers undergraduate programs in mathematics andstatistics, and graduate programs in mathematics, statistics anddata science. We are committed to supporting new faculty throughmentorship, professional development, and a collaborative academicenvironment. We especially welcome candidates whose research,teaching, and service will contribute to the diversity, equity, andexcellence of our academic community.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• A PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or a closely relatedfield is required in order to be eligible for employment in thisposition.
• Please note: ABD candidates will beconsidered; however, the PhD must be conferredby August 1, 2027, to be eligible foremployment.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &Experience

• Postdoctoral experience
• Demonstrated interest in undergraduate and graduateresearch
• Potential to collaborate with existing faculty on research
• Teaching experience
• Potential to secure external funding

Required Certifications or Licensure

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The department offers undergraduate programs in mathematics,statistics and data science, a certificate in actuarial science andgraduate programs in mathematics and data science, as well as apost-baccalaureate certificate in statistics. The department anduniversity are committed to assisting new faculty to succeedthrough continual faculty development and mentorship. Thedepartment is especially interested in qualified candidates who cancontribute, through their teaching and service, to the diversityand excellence of the academic community.

College/School Information

The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of programsleading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, aswell as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and oceansciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, andmarine biology; and psychology degrees. The college also offerscombined bachelor's/master's degree programs in informationtechnology/computer science and information systems, computerscience/computer science and information systems, and B.S. inmathematics/M.S. in mathematics. To implement its academicprograms, the college provides instruction and researchopportunities in the natural and behavioral sciences, informationtechnology, data science, computer science, mathematics,pre-engineering, and engineering. The eight academic departments inthe college provide courses of study in each of these areas, inaddition to interdepartmental programs in information technology,cybersecurity, and digital arts. A 2+2 in engineering; and 3+2programs in computer science and electrical or computerengineering; and physics and electrical engineering, are alsooffered in the college. Post-baccalaureate certificate programs inenvironmental studies, applied statistics, and geographicinformation science are also available.

CSE students work with distinguished faculty and scientists, usecutting edge technology, and conduct impactful research.Faculty-directed research projects empower CSE students to applywhat they learn inside the classroom and laboratory to real-worldsituations and prepares them for a variety of careers or advancedstudy.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastaluniversity, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-classfaculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national levelfor scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerfulacademic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and criticalthinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers afull range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as wellas doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learningoptions, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSNprogram, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for workingprofessionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree programfocused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarlyactivities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "DoctoralUniversities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University)by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of HigherEducation.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since1969.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offenderbackground checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motorvehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the UnitedStates.

Number of Openings

Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants

Prior to the official appointment to the university, thecandidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrateeligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting thecredentialing requirements based on official transcripts and otherdocumentation as required.

Position Type

Permanent

Job Posting Date

11/06/2026

Job Close Date

01/04/2027

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant foretemployment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, genderidentity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexualorientation, political affiliation, veteran status, militaryservice member status, genetic information, or relationship toother university constituents - except where sex, age, or abilityrepresent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications orwhere marital status is a statutorily established eligibilitycriterion for State funded employee benefit programs.