Data Science Professor of the Practice & Capstone Lead

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time Professor of the Practice in data science to lead the graduate capstone experience in the online MADS program and teach related DATA courses.

The role emphasizes preparing students for client-facing practice, coordinating with the Office of Cross-Sector Partnership, and advancing curricular quality in a dynamic online graduate environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent with evidence of graduate teaching excellence.
• Experience mentoring graduate students and developing online courses preferred.
• Ability to engage across disciplines and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the graduate capstone course for online MADS program.
• Serve as instructor of record for the MADS capstone and teach related DATA courses.
• Collaborate with program staff, cross-sector partners, and admissions for program quality.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collab

Education

Ph.D. in data science / stats / CS

Master’s with substantial professional experience

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time Professor of the Practice in data science to lead the graduate capstone experience in the online MADS program and teach related DATA courses.

The role emphasizes preparing students for client-facing practice, coordinating with the Office of Cross-Sector Partnership, and advancing curricular quality in a dynamic online graduate environment.