Open Rank Data Science & Society Professor (Tenure/TT)

University-of-Virgini; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia invites applications for open‑rank tenured or tenure‑track faculty in the School of Data Science (SDS) within the Data and Society domain, spanning social sciences, policy, humanities, law, business, and technical data science. We seek candidates addressing foundational questions at the intersections of data, society, and AI.

Successful candidates will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary community and benefit from UVA centers and initiatives across campus.

Qualifications

• When applying, candidates should detail their research expertise and interests, and their instructional experience, as well as potential contributions to Data and Society-centered aspects of SDS’s inter- and multi-disciplinary mission.
• Candidates must have earned, or be on track to earn, a terminal degree (including PhD or JD) in a relevant field for Data and Science, including (but not limited to) STEM, social science, legal, policy, and humanities disciplines with a data science focus, by August 2027 or appointment start date.
• Candidates with backgrounds and experiences that are historically underrepresented in data science are especially encouraged to apply.
• A commitment to advancing the University's mission is essential for all candidates.
• Candidates for senior ranks (tenured associate or full professor) must have excellence in research, teaching, and advising in data science or related fields with a national and international reputation.
• Candidates for junior ranks (tenure-track assistant professor) must demonstrate potential for excellence in understanding societal impacts from data science and AI, as well as education and mentorship.

Skills

Research expertise

Interdisciplinary work

Education

Terminal degree

Job description

The University of Virginia invites applications for open‑rank tenured or tenure‑track faculty in the School of Data Science (SDS) within the Data and Society domain, spanning social sciences, policy, humanities, law, business, and technical data science. We seek candidates addressing foundational questions at the intersections of data, society, and AI.

Successful candidates will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary community and benefit from UVA centers and initiatives across campus.