Valdosta State University
Assistant Professor - Data Science
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia, United States, 31601
Overview
Job Title: Assistant Professor - Data Science Location: Valdosta State University Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 290197 Valdosta State University is a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia. The university emphasizes teaching, research, and service to its community and regional partners, guided by core values of civility, integrity, and citizenship as part of the Blazer Creed. Job Summary
The Department of Data Science seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position beginning August 1, 2026. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in Data Science, Physics, Atmospheric Physics, and related fields, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels. The Department of Data Science is composed of 14 full-time faculty, including 9 tenured members, with research areas in applied mathematics, statistics, data science, astronomy, and physics. The department offers a BS in Data Science with concentrations in Business Analytics, Supply Chain & Logistics, Computational Science & Engineering, and is developing concentrations in Applied Mathematics & Statistics, Computational Astrophysics, and Computational Physics. Minors include Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Astronomy, Physics, and Data Science. Faculty mentor undergraduate research and collaborate across the campus. For more information, visit
https://www.valdosta.edu/data-science/. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by October 23, 2025. For more information contact Dr. Shaun Ault, Interim Head, via email at svault@valdosta.edu or telephone at 229-333-5778. Application Materials
CV Cover Letter Statement of teaching philosophy Statement of current and future research Transcripts (unofficial) List of three professional references (to include phone number and email address) Responsibilities
Department Summary Teaching a 4/4 load during the academic year (Fall and Spring); developing new undergraduate physics and atmospheric physics courses in support of Data Science concentrations; maintaining an active research agenda with publications in peer-reviewed venues; and providing service to the department, college, university, and regional business community. Typical Allocation of Duties Teaching and scholarship - 80% Teaches classes and conducts/presents research in the specified disciplines. Service - 20% Participates in service at the department, college, and university levels. Qualifications
Required Qualifications Terminal degree at the time of appointment in data science, physics, atmospheric physics, or a related applied field Significant background in Data Science and related fields Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as scholarship Preferred Qualifications A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting A record of mentoring students Salary
Commensurate with experience. USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia emphasizes Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on the USG Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in the policy manuals at the linked pages. The system also supports Freedom of Expression as described in policy. Conditions of Employment
Applicants are required to provide: Professional references with current contact information Documentation of academic credentials Employment history VSU reserves the right to: Ask candidates for Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during screening and prior to a conditional offer View social media outlets Remove job postings without additional notification Employment is contingent upon: Successful completion of a background check, including criminal background check Reference checks Employment may also be contingent upon job-based requirements, if applicable: satisfactory credit check, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) if required, pre-employment drug testing, and credential verification. Post-hiring training will include: New employee orientation VSU's Annual Compliance Training, including USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy, Drug Free Workplace, Sexual Misconduct and Title IX, FERPA, Motor Vehicle Policy, Workers Compensation, and Georgia Open Records Act USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly) Job-specific training such as FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving may be required. Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It does not discriminate on age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Background Check
Standard Accommodations
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request reasonable accommodations. Contact Catherine Wills at croark@valdosta.edu.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title: Assistant Professor - Data Science Location: Valdosta State University Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 290197 Valdosta State University is a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia. The university emphasizes teaching, research, and service to its community and regional partners, guided by core values of civility, integrity, and citizenship as part of the Blazer Creed. Job Summary
The Department of Data Science seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position beginning August 1, 2026. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in Data Science, Physics, Atmospheric Physics, and related fields, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels. The Department of Data Science is composed of 14 full-time faculty, including 9 tenured members, with research areas in applied mathematics, statistics, data science, astronomy, and physics. The department offers a BS in Data Science with concentrations in Business Analytics, Supply Chain & Logistics, Computational Science & Engineering, and is developing concentrations in Applied Mathematics & Statistics, Computational Astrophysics, and Computational Physics. Minors include Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Astronomy, Physics, and Data Science. Faculty mentor undergraduate research and collaborate across the campus. For more information, visit
https://www.valdosta.edu/data-science/. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by October 23, 2025. For more information contact Dr. Shaun Ault, Interim Head, via email at svault@valdosta.edu or telephone at 229-333-5778. Application Materials
CV Cover Letter Statement of teaching philosophy Statement of current and future research Transcripts (unofficial) List of three professional references (to include phone number and email address) Responsibilities
Department Summary Teaching a 4/4 load during the academic year (Fall and Spring); developing new undergraduate physics and atmospheric physics courses in support of Data Science concentrations; maintaining an active research agenda with publications in peer-reviewed venues; and providing service to the department, college, university, and regional business community. Typical Allocation of Duties Teaching and scholarship - 80% Teaches classes and conducts/presents research in the specified disciplines. Service - 20% Participates in service at the department, college, and university levels. Qualifications
Required Qualifications Terminal degree at the time of appointment in data science, physics, atmospheric physics, or a related applied field Significant background in Data Science and related fields Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as scholarship Preferred Qualifications A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting A record of mentoring students Salary
Commensurate with experience. USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia emphasizes Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on the USG Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in the policy manuals at the linked pages. The system also supports Freedom of Expression as described in policy. Conditions of Employment
Applicants are required to provide: Professional references with current contact information Documentation of academic credentials Employment history VSU reserves the right to: Ask candidates for Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during screening and prior to a conditional offer View social media outlets Remove job postings without additional notification Employment is contingent upon: Successful completion of a background check, including criminal background check Reference checks Employment may also be contingent upon job-based requirements, if applicable: satisfactory credit check, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) if required, pre-employment drug testing, and credential verification. Post-hiring training will include: New employee orientation VSU's Annual Compliance Training, including USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy, Drug Free Workplace, Sexual Misconduct and Title IX, FERPA, Motor Vehicle Policy, Workers Compensation, and Georgia Open Records Act USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly) Job-specific training such as FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving may be required. Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It does not discriminate on age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Background Check
Standard Accommodations
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request reasonable accommodations. Contact Catherine Wills at croark@valdosta.edu.
#J-18808-Ljbffr