Assistant/Associate Professor in Data Science

The Department of Information Science (IS) in the College of Information of the University of North Texas invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track) position with a research and teaching focus in Data Science.

About the Department of Information Science:

The Department of Information Science, one of three departments in the College of Information, promotes the understanding of, access to and use of data and information through teaching, research and service activities. The department prepares data and information and professionals of the highest quality to serve in dynamic roles locally, nationally and globally. Faculty members of the department measure their success by the success of their students and the quality of intellectual contributions to the profession and society.

The American Library Association has accredited the department’s master’s program continuously since 1965. The Department offers two bachelor’s degrees, post-master’s certificates, and a doctoral degree in Information Science. Detailed information about the department can be found at https://informationscience.unt.edu.

Position Summary:

The Department of Information Science (IS) in the College of Information of the University of North Texas invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track) position with a research and teaching focus in Data Science. 
 
This is a nine month, full-time, tenure-track position. We seek candidates who will provide inspiration and leadership in research and teaching, who can leverage the strengths of the department’s dynamic faculty and programs, and who will build collaborative relationships in the University and profession. 

The College of Information and Department of Information Science are committed to creating a learning community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We encourage applicants who may enhance our representational diversity but especially whose research, teaching, and community engagement will contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. 
 
The candidate will teach, conduct research, and provide service in an academic position with emphasis on Data Science. The candidate must demonstrate a record of research accomplishments and have the ability to design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid modalities in Data Science. The candidate is expected to teach Data Science undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level courses. They should be willing to work closely with doctoral students and to serve on dissertation committees.

Qualifications:

The minimum requirement for appointment is an earned doctorate in Data Science, Information Science, Computer Science, or other related fields at the time of appointment.

Candidates will demonstrate evidence of effective teaching, research, and scholarship with experience/expertise in the broad areas of Data Science and Information Science. Preference will be given to candidates who have been active in publication and have a demonstrated record of funded scholarly research and publication.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Application Information:

For additional information about the position and to apply, please visit https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/45023. Required documents needed to apply include:

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests
• Sample Publication 1

Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Junhua Ding, Chair of the Faculty Search Committee via email at Junhua.Ding@unt.edu