Hands-On Data Science Teaching Faculty (On-Campus)

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a Teaching Faculty in Data Science. This non-tenure track, nine-month, full-time on-campus appointment begins January 1, 2027, with rank open at Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, or Teaching Professor levels based on qualifications.

Responsibilities include teaching a range of Data Science courses from introductory to graduate levels, developing current materials, and mentoring students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or a closely related quantitative field
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the data science teaching areas listed above
• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level, or substantial practitioner experience with instructional or mentoring responsibilities
• Experience or demonstrated ability in the design and delivery of courses in multiple formats, including face‑to‑face, synchronous online, asynchronous online, and hybrid modalities
• Experience with technology‑enhanced teaching and team‑based instructional practices
• Commitment to applied, hands‑on, and workforce‑oriented undergraduate education

Responsibilities

• Teach courses spanning introductory through graduate level in Data Science, including lab-intensive and applied learning components
• Develop and regularly update course materials to reflect current tools, frameworks, and industry practice
• Collaborate with intercollegiate program faculty to design integrative learning experiences that connect technical skills with ethical, policy, and real‑world application context
• Advise and mentor students, including supervision of capstone projects and applied research
• Maintain an active applied scholarly or professional practice profile relevant to your specialization; traditional academic research is welcome but not required
• Contribute to program assessment, continuous improvement, and accreditation processes
• Participate in college governance, committees, and professional community engagement

Skills

Data Science

MLOps

Python

R

Git

Cloud computing

Education

PhD in Data Science

Tools

GitHub

Jupyter

SQL

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a Teaching Faculty in Data Science. This non-tenure track, nine-month, full-time on-campus appointment begins January 1, 2027, with rank open at Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, or Teaching Professor levels based on qualifications.

Responsibilities include teaching a range of Data Science courses from introductory to graduate levels, developing current materials, and mentoring students.