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Assistant Professor - Data Science

Assistant Professor - Data Science

Mount St. Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD • On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Data Science
Job Description:
We seek candidates who are passionate about undergraduate teaching and who can contribute to the continued development of a vibrant and applied Data Science curriculum. While the position is teaching-focused, candidates who maintain an active scholarly or professional engagement in data science are especially encouraged to apply.
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science in the School of Science, Mathematics, & Technology at Mount St. Mary's University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Data Science beginning August 2026. This full-time position is part of the continued growth of the University's Data Science program and carries the potential for renewal or conversion to a tenure-track appointment pending institutional approval.
The teaching load is four courses per semester. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate data science courses such as Introduction to Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, and related courses in programming or major electives. Opportunities to contribute to graduate instruction and program development are available.
Job Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills:
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, or a closely related field
  • Demonstrated commitment to effective undergraduate teaching
  • Experience with contemporary data science tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL}

To apply complete the application online and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and names and contact information for three references
Salary Range:
$65,000 to $70,000/year
(Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.)
Salary/Benefits
This position offers full benefits and annual, holiday, and sick leave. The university offers a generous benefits package, including tuition remission for graduate and undergraduate classes at Mount St. Mary's University, a retirement program with a match as well as a generous paid time off schedule.
http://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.html
University Information:
Mount St. Mary's University enrolls approximately 2,400 students and maintains a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. As the second oldest Catholic university in the United States, the Mount seeks faculty who will contribute to its Catholic intellectual tradition and who support the dignity and solidarity of all persons.
Questions should be directed to:
jhook@msmary.edu
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

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