Assistant Professor - Data Science

Job Title : Assistant Professor - Data Science

Location : Valdosta State University

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 290197

About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

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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 the areas of 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 faculty members, in various research areas, including 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 currently developing concentrations in Applied Mathematics & Statistics, Computational Astrophysics, and Computational Physics. The Data Science department also offers minors in Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Astronomy, Physics, and Data Science.Faculty in this department routinely mentor undergraduate research.Moreover, faculty are encouraged to collaborate on research, not only within the department but also with colleagues from across the campus. For more information on the department, visit https : / / www.valdosta.edu / data-science / .

For full consideration completed 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 should include :

• 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); participating in the development of new undergraduate physics and atmospheric physics course(s) in support of our Data Science concentrations; conducting an active research agenda that leads to 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 employee's academic discipline.

Service - 20%

Participates in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide :

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to :

Employment is contingent upon :

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position :

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training :

USG Ethics Policy

Job-specific training such as : FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

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