Open Rank - Fixed Term - (Assistant/Associate/Full) Teaching Professor

The Division of Data Science and Society (DSS) in the School of Data and Information Sciences (SDIS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for 9- or 12-month, fixed-term, open-rank (Assistant/Associate/Full) Teaching Professor in Data Science, with a focus on communication for data scientists and data science ethics. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate instruction through courses such as DATA 120 and DATA 150 and will have opportunities to develop and teach new courses aligned with the evolving needs of the data science curriculum. 

We seek candidates with expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas: 

• Effective communication of data and analytical findings, including data visualization, public speaking, stakeholder engagement, and translating technical concepts for diverse audiences. 
• Ethical, legal, and societal dimensions of data science, including data privacy, data regulation, artificial intelligence, responsible data use, and related emerging issues. 
• Teaching and engaging undergraduate students, particularly students in introductory and first-year courses. 
• Teaching college-level courses addressing the foundations of data science. 
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate students and supporting their academic and professional development. 

The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of the School’s undergraduate data science curriculum by identifying emerging topics and instructional needs, developing new courses and learning experiences, and supporting curricular initiatives, including the AI minor launched in Fall 2026. The candidate will collaborate with faculty and colleagues across disciplines to advance innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to data science education and ensure that course offerings reflect evolving methods, technologies, ethical considerations, and applications of data science. 

The standard instructional assignment is three courses per semester for 9-month appointments (six courses annually) and four courses per semester for 12-month appointments (eight courses annually). 

This is a permanent fixed-term faculty position with an initial three-year appointment, subject to reappointment. The position provides a pathway for continued professional advancement through promotion in rank. 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 

A PhD or equivalent terminal degree in data science, information science, computer science, statistics, a social science, humanities discipline, or another substantive field relevant to the mission and academic programs of the Division of Data Science and Society. 

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience 

• Teaching introductory data science courses, particularly courses designed for undergraduate or first-year students. 
• Applying discipline or methodological expertise to data science questions and problems. 
• Developing innovative, interdisciplinary, and student-centered instructional materials and learning activities. 
• Advising, mentoring, and supporting undergraduate students in academic and professional development. 
• Developing new courses or curricula that contribute to the undergraduate data science program. 
• Collaborating across disciplines and working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in an interdisciplinary academic environment. 

Visit to apply. All faculty candidates must apply online and submit a cover letter and resume. The “other document” in the list of required documents to be submitted is a teaching statement. 

Required Application Question: 
Please describe relevant courses you have taught and identify potential courses you would be prepared to teach at SDIS. In your response, please indicate whether you have experience teaching large, multi-section university courses with enrollments of 50 or more students. 

Please arrange for three reference letter writers to submit letters where indicated. They will receive an email with instructions for submitting letters of recommendation. Please ensure that at least one of the three letters addresses your teaching experience and qualifications. 

For full consideration, applications should be received by Monday, November 16, 2026 . Anticipated starting date is July 1, 2027. 

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.