Teaching Associate Professor - Data Science (12 month)

University of Arkansas; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Teaching Associate Professor for its Data Science Program, a non-tenure track role. The successful candidate will develop courses, advise students, and collaborate within a dynamic academic environment. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D., strong teaching experience, and expertise in Python, R, and SQL, focusing on creating an inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Health, dental, and life insurance contributions

Tuition waivers for employees and families

12 official holidays

Immediate leave accrual

Retirement program contributions

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required by employment start date.
• Experience teaching undergrad and grad courses in related fields.
• Ability to work on multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and develop course materials for Data Science.
• Support academic advising for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in college and university committees.

Skills

Teaching

Data Analysis

Multi-disciplinary Teamwork

Programming in Python

Programming in R

SQL

Education

Ph.D. in Data Science, Data Analytics or related field

Job description

Teaching Associate Professor - Data Science (12 month)

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Closing Date

07/14/2025

Type Of Position

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available:

Yes

Institution Name

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department

College of Engineering Associate Dean for Administration

Department's Website

https://engineering.uark.edu/

Summary Of Job Duties

The Data Science Program Teaching Associate Professor is a 12-month 100% appointed, non-tenure track position that provides instruction and assists with the development of course materials for the undergraduate and future graduate Data Science Program and undergraduate and future graduate Data Science Program course sequence, supports academic advising to undergraduate and graduate data science students, supports summer orientation for future graduate data science students, and serves on college and university committees as appropriate.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Data Science, Data Analytics, or closely related fields (e. g., computer science, statistics, operations research, industrial engineering) from an accredited institution of higher education; conferred by the start of employment
• Demonstrated effective experience as a teacher for undergraduate and graduate data science, data analytics, or closely related fields courses at the third-year and fourth-year levels
• Experience with programming in Python, R, and SQL
• Demonstrated ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching undergraduate STEM students
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to display a commitment to undergraduate and graduate data science students in developing their academic skills, especially upper-level students
• Ability and interest in developing graduate level course work in data science
  
  

Additional Information

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents To Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Karl Schubert, Managing Director, Data Science, [e-mail]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions To Applicants

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity

N/A

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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