Teaching Assistant Professor
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The School of Data Science and Society ( SDSS )
at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites
applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position to support
its growing academic programs. We seek candidates with a doctoral
degree in data science or a related field and a strong commitment
to excellence in pedagogy for data science. Given the
interdisciplinary nature of the school and the broad
interpretations of data science, we encourage applications from any
substantive area that contributes to the mission, vision and values
of SDSS . Candidates should also explain their methodologic
expertise as it pertains to the domains of data science. (Please
complete the supplemental questions as part of your application)
Applicants having prior experience teaching college-level
introductory classes on foundations of data science are especially
encouraged to apply. In addition to teaching, successful applicants
will demonstrate the ability to advise and mentor the school’s
growing undergraduate population. This position will be expected to
dedicate 70-80% of time to teaching data science courses, 0-10% on
pedagogical research, and 20% of the effort in service to the
School. This position will be encouraged to participate in
prioritized research activities on pedagogical techniques and
technologies, data science academic trends and topics, and
contribute to the school’s efforts to expand its data science
course offerings, including a new AI minor which is in development
for launch in Fall 2026. This position will be a 9-month
appointment with the opportunity to teach in summer based on needs
in the undergraduate program. The instructional load for this
position will be 3 courses per semester for 6 courses taught each
academic year. This is a permanent fixed-term position. The
position will have an initial appointment of 3 years with the
possibility of reappointment and a pathway for advancement in rank.
The courses taught by the candidate may include a mix of
introductory and advanced ones with a priority to cover the
introductory level courses. Advanced courses will be selected from
a range of thematic areas that match the faculty’s expertise.
Teaching assistants will provide support to large-format courses
through homework grading and tutorial sessions. Sample courses
include DATA110: Introduction to Data Science, DATA 117: AI
Unlocked for Curious Minds, DATA120: Ethics of AI and Societal
Decision Making, DATA130: Critical Data Literacy, DATA 140:
Introduction to Data Structures and Management, and DATA150:
Communication for Data Scientists. Interest in the aforementioned
data science courses is rapidly growing with engagement of students
in a variety of disciplines including data science, business,
economics, among others. More information about the BS in Data
Science curriculum can be found on our website. Additionally, we
are also seeking faculty for capstone courses for master’s students
in data science. This involves working with partners across campus,
in industry, and in the community to source and manage projects for
the capstone course. (See supplemental questions). Preferred
Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience - Preference will be
given to candidates who have demonstrated teaching excellence at
the university level and technical skills to support multiple
courses offered by SDSS . - Experience in curriculum design and
pedagogical research is a plus. - Experience guiding students in
data science projects is a plus. - Teaching and/or relevant
research/industry experience. - Experience as the instructor of
record. - Experience with students’ academic mentoring. -
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with
diverse campus communities.
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Rocky Mount , Teaching Assistant Professor, Education / Teaching , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
