Mount Holyoke College
Assistant Professor of Data Science
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts, us, 01075
Overview
Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Data Science at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2026. We welcome applications from researchers with expertise across the breadth of data science with no limitations on the array of academic fields in which they conduct their scholarship. Successful applicants will be well-qualified to teach at all levels, including an introductory data science course and a project-based capstone course, as well as courses in their area of expertise. We are particularly interested in candidates with enthusiasm for engaging in the development of a data science curriculum and enriching data science collaborations on campus.
Responsibilities Teach at all levels, including an introductory data science course and a project-based capstone course, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Contribute to the development of a data science curriculum and foster data science collaborations across the campus.
Qualifications A Ph.D. or ABD is required. Applicants should have a strong commitment to research, teaching, and mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. A research program that can easily accommodate and encourage undergraduate participation is crucial. The teaching load at Mount Holyoke College is 2/2.
Application Process To apply, applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, and a statement about mentoring a diverse student body. To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by September 25, 2025. For further information please contact Prof. Martha Hoopes, Department of Data Science at mhoopes@mtholyoke.edu.
Background Checks Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process, with the Office of Human Resources and the Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management overseeing the policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants Apply online; application materials must include:
A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
A complete resume or curriculum vitae
For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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Responsibilities Teach at all levels, including an introductory data science course and a project-based capstone course, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Contribute to the development of a data science curriculum and foster data science collaborations across the campus.
Qualifications A Ph.D. or ABD is required. Applicants should have a strong commitment to research, teaching, and mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. A research program that can easily accommodate and encourage undergraduate participation is crucial. The teaching load at Mount Holyoke College is 2/2.
Application Process To apply, applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, and a statement about mentoring a diverse student body. To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by September 25, 2025. For further information please contact Prof. Martha Hoopes, Department of Data Science at mhoopes@mtholyoke.edu.
Background Checks Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process, with the Office of Human Resources and the Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management overseeing the policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants Apply online; application materials must include:
A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
A complete resume or curriculum vitae
For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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