Data Science Lecturer (Faculty Wage)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia School of Data Science seeks part-time candidates to teach undergraduate and graduate students in the data science curriculum for the 2026-27 academic year. Compensation will take the form of faculty wages. A master’s or terminal degree in a data science related field is required.

A Ph.D. in a data science-related field is preferred but not required. Courses may be taught in a classroom or distance education setting, and curriculum development may be included.

Qualifications

• A master’s or terminal degree in a data science related field is required.
• A Ph.D. in a data science-related field is preferred but not required.
• Candidates must have experience in and a strong commitment to teaching in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate students in the data science curriculum for the 2026-27 academic year.
• Instruction may occur in classroom or distance education settings; curriculum development may be involved.

Skills

Teaching

Higher education experience

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in data science

Ph.D. in data science (preferred)

Job description

The University of Virginia School of Data Science seeks part-time candidates to teach undergraduate and graduate students in the data science curriculum for the 2026-27 academic year. Please review our academic programs on our website at: https://datascience.virginia.edu .

This opportunity includes instruction in a classroom or distance education setting and may include curriculum development. Compensation will take the form of faculty wages. A master’s or terminal degree in a data science related field is required. A Ph.D. in a data science-related field is preferred but not required. Candidates must have experience in and a strong commitment to teaching in higher education.

Our curriculum is organized around the data science domains (listed below), and ideal applicants can teach in one or more of these domains.

• Data Systems (e.g., high-performance computing, continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) of data science tools, cloud architectures, federated learning, data sharing)

• Data Design (e.g., visualization, human-computer interaction, communication)

• Data Ethics, Critical Data Studies & Policy (e.g., representativeness, privacy, ethics of algorithmic construction, interpretability)

• Machine Learning and Analytics (e.g., predictive modeling, algorithm development, statistical methods, graph theory)

The University of Virginia School of Data Science-the first of its kind in the nation-advances discovery, innovation, and societal impact through collaborative, open, and responsible data science research and education. Founded in 2019, the School brings together expertise across business, computation, engineering, humanities, law, mathematics, social sciences, statistics, and law to address complex, real world challenges. Its academic offerings include a B.S. in Data Science, an undergraduate minor, residential and online M.S. in Data Science programs, and a Ph.D. in Data Science, all designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving data driven world.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification.

This position is not open to visa sponsorship.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .