Job Details
Assistant/Associate Professor in Data Science
Computer Science
Description
Job Summary
Tuskegee University is committed to academic excellence, fostering innovation, and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in various fields. Our Data Science program is rapidly growing, and the ideal Assistant/Associate Professor in Data Science will possess the willingness to push the boundaries of research and education in this transformative field.
Essential Job Duties
Science program, the Master's of Science in Information Systems and Computer Security program with a concentration in Data Science, and online course development.
Physical Demands
Exempt
Status
Full-Time
Skills and Attributes
Knowledge:
Will this position required travel?: No
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?: Yes
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
No
Number of Vacancies: 2
Open Date: 08/13/2025
Close Date: 12/13/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
Tuskegee University is committed to academic excellence, fostering innovation, and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in various fields. Our Data Science program is rapidly growing, and the ideal Assistant/Associate Professor in Data Science will possess the willingness to push the boundaries of research and education in this transformative field.
Essential Job Duties
- Teaching courses in data science, including but not limited to: programming, data analysis, machine learning, big data, data visualization, and statistical modeling.
- Advising and mentoring students
- Grantsmanship
- Conducting research in data science or a related field and actively pursuing external funding.
- Publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals and presenting research at national and international conferences.
- Participating in departmental service and university committees.
- Performing all other duties as assigned by the department chair.
- Ph.D. in Date Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a closely related field by the start date is required.
- experience in interdisciplinary research and collaboration with industry or government
- demonstrated ability to secure external funding for research
- excellent communication and leadership skills.
Science program, the Master's of Science in Information Systems and Computer Security program with a concentration in Data Science, and online course development.
Physical Demands
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to walk short distances
- Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items
- Ability to view a computer terminal
Exempt
Status
Full-Time
Skills and Attributes
Knowledge:
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data, data mining, statistical analysis, data engineering, or e related area.
- Demonstrated excellence in research with a strong publication record in peerreviewed journals.
- Evidence of effective teaching and commitment to high-quality instruction at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
Will this position required travel?: No
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?: Yes
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
No
Number of Vacancies: 2
Open Date: 08/13/2025
Close Date: 12/13/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.