Assistant Professor - Data Science
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate data science courses such as Introduction to Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, and related courses in programming or major electives.
- Contribute to graduate instruction and program development.
Requirements
- 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).
Qualifications
- Passionate about undergraduate teaching.
- Active scholarly or professional engagement in data science.
Skills
- Expertise in data science.
- Effective teaching skills.
- Experience with data science tools.
Pay
$65,000 to $70,000/year (Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.)
Schedule
Full time
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package, featuring annual, holiday, and sick leave. The University offers a generous suite of benefits, including tuition remission for both graduate and undergraduate courses at Mount St. Mary’s University, an employer-sponsored retirement contribution, and a robust paid time off program. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit: https://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.html