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A Data Science Professor teaches courses on data science, machine learning, and statistics at a university or college. They conduct research in areas like artificial intelligence, big data, or analytics while mentoring students in academic and professional development. Their role also includes publishing research papers, securing grants, and collaborating with industry partners to advance data science education and innovation.

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Assistant Professor of Data Science

Koitecc Solutions

San Diego, CA • On-site

$95 - $140/hr

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Posted 19 days ago

Job description

The Department of Management Information Systems (MIS) in the Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University (SDSU) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Data Science. The appointment will begin in August 2027 and is contingent on state funding. We are seeking candidates with teaching interest in advanced data science/statistics and research interest in the areas of data science/statistics and/or applied AI. The person holding this position will be responsible for developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in data science.

The MIS Department is a multidisciplinary department with faculty members in the areas of information systems, data science, AI, cybersecurity, and supply chain management. MIS faculty are active in high-impact research and have engaged in grant‑funded research supported by NSF, US Navy, US Air Force, US Department of Homeland Security, and US Department of Education. The James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI), affiliated with the MIS Department, has been central to developing an active grant‑funded research program.

The MIS Department offers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) – Information Systems Emphasis, Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS), Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management (MSCM), Master of Science in Supply Chain Innovation (MSSCI), and MBA specializations in Information Systems degrees. The Fowler College of Business is accredited by AACSB (since 1959). San Diego State University is a large, urban university and Hispanic‑Serving Institution and is classified as an R1 research institution, the highest distinction given in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

For more details on this position and application instructions, please go to PageUp.

Required qualifications by date of hire

Terminal degree, a doctoral‑level degree, in Information Systems or a related discipline by August 2027 with all degree requirements met.

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