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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Teaching Faculty in Data Science - **Company:** University of Tennessee - **Location:** Knoxville, TN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cluster Analysis, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Mining, Database Design, Github, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Spatial Data Infrastructures, SQL Databases, Visual Analytics, Workflow Management Systems, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Multivariate Regression, Topic Modeling, Jupyter, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usbe90fdcc083167faf0b91c2a71482aec/eaa ## About the Role * Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or a closely related quantitative field * Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the data science teaching areas listed above * Evidence of effective teaching at the university level, or substantial practitioner experience with instructional or mentoring responsibilities * Experience or demonstrated ability in the design and delivery of courses in multiple formats, including face-to-face, synchronous online, asynchronous online, and hybrid modalities * Experience with technology-enhanced teaching and team-based instructional practices * Commitment to applied, hands-on, and workforce-oriented undergraduate education, * Significant professional experience in a relevant industry or applied context (highly desirable) * Relevant industry certifications, where applicable * Record of applied scholarship: professional publications, conference presentations, tool or open-source software development, or practice-based projects * Experience developing or delivering simulation-based, lab-intensive, or capstone learning experiences * Demonstrated ability or interest in teaching across disciplinary boundaries (e.g., data science and applied AI, or data science and a domain application such as sport analytics or health data) * Familiarity with curriculum development, program assessment, or accreditation processes (e.g., ABET, SACSCOC) * Experience mentoring students from diverse backgrounds in technical fields, * Teaching Assistant Professor - Holds a Ph.D. (or will hold at the time of appointment) in a related field with promise for excellence in teaching and related responsibilities, evidenced by early effectiveness and contributions. * Teaching Associate Professor - Terminal degree with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and related responsibilities, with a minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience in a related field. * Teaching Professor (Full) - Terminal degree with a sustained, consistent record of excellence and evidence of instructional leadership (e.g., curriculum development, mentoring, pedagogical innovation) commensurate with senior rank. ## Description The (CECS) at the (UTK) seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative faculty member to contribute to its existing and future programs in Data Science. CECS has one position open in Data Science for a non-tenure track, nine-month, full-time appointment, on campus, beginning January 1, 2027. This is an open-rank search; appointment at the Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, or Teaching Professor level will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching and service, with assignments made by the dean according to enrollment demands and scheduling. Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses in Data Science spanning introductory through graduate-level offerings, as well as other new courses launched by the College. We are seeking a colleague who brings deep applied expertise in one or more data science domains and who shares our commitment to education that is hands-on, intercollegiate, and workforce-relevant. Candidates are expected to maintain a scholarship focused on practice and impact; traditional academic research is welcome but not required. Expertise in the following teaching areas is expected: Data Science: The College is especially interested in candidates whose primary strength lies in modern data engineering and MLOps, including ETL/ELT pipeline development, workflow orchestration, containerization, cloud-based data engineering, CI/CD, experiment tracking, model deployment, and monitoring and observability for data and models, as this is a current strategic priority for the program. Beyond that focus, expertise is also expected in: foundational data science concepts including data collection, management, and exploration; data stewardship, ethics, and lifecycle management; data storage, warehousing, and governance; analytical methods including statistics, machine learning, and optimization; advanced data analysis including multivariate regression, clustering, topic modeling, and time series analysis; data wrangling and preprocessing; visual analytics; programming in Python and R; version control using Git, collaborative platforms such as GitHub, and reproducible computing environments such as Jupyter; database design and SQL; and communicating data science outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences. The ideal candidate will bring the knowledge and skills to teach courses such as Applied Cloud Computing for Data Science, Fundamentals of Data Engineering, Scalable Data Mining and Analysis, Edge and IoT Data Science, and Spatial Data Science, should the program choose to offer them in the future., * Teach courses spanning introductory through graduate level in Data Science, including lab-intensive and applied learning components * Develop and regularly update course materials to reflect current tools, frameworks, and industry practice * Collaborate with intercollegiate program faculty to design integrative learning experiences that connect technical skills with ethical, policy, and real-world application context * Advise and mentor students, including supervision of capstone projects and applied research * Maintain an active applied scholarly or professional practice profile relevant to your specialization; traditional academic research is welcome but not required * Contribute to program assessment, continuous improvement, and accreditation processes * Participate in college governance, committees, and professional community engagement, 2) a teaching statement, including the candidate's background and experience that make them an ideal candidate, please include teaching evaluations if available. 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations, performance review, or other relevant assessments) 4) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and 5) the names and contact information (address, phone number, and e-mail address) for at least three professional references. Questions about the position should be directed to CECS Senior Director of Academic Operations, Elis Vllasi, email: . Positions to be filled as soon as possible. To apply go to https://apply.interfolio.com/192760, Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health sys… + 2 days ago, Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health sys… + 9 days ago + ## Related Videos - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Kubernetes dev is fun, but setup and ops isn't! 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