MS Data Science Program Faculty — Online/Residency

University of the Cumberlands; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Cumberlands seeks a full-time faculty member for the MS in Data Science program to teach graduate courses online and/or in residency formats. The role emphasizes instructional excellence, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field with at least two years of online graduate-level teaching experience, and should have exposure to accreditation standards and program outcomes.

Qualifications

• PhD in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field required with a minimum of 2 years of online teaching experience at the University Level (Graduate Level Courses)
• 8 graduate semester credit hours in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and/or Data Science.
• Preferably from an institution regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in the MS in Data Science programs (online and/or residency format, as assigned).
• Maintain instructional excellence aligned with course objectives, accreditation standards, and program outcomes
• Engage in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous program improvement
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to graduate students
• Participate in faculty meetings, program initiatives, and university service activities
• Collaborate with program leadership to support student success, retention, and professional preparation
• Perform other duties as determined by the Dean and Program Director
• Perform other responsibilities and abide by the appropriate policies and procedures contained in UC's Faculty Handbook.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Blackboard proficiency

Office & mobile apps

Statistics, Python, R, AI, NLP, DL

Education

PhD in Data Science/Analytics/CS or related field

8 graduate credit hours in AI/ML/DS

Regionally accredited institution preferred

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

University of the Cumberlands seeks a full-time faculty member for the MS in Data Science program to teach graduate courses online and/or in residency formats. The role emphasizes instructional excellence, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field with at least two years of online graduate-level teaching experience, and should have exposure to accreditation standards and program outcomes.