Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor

Posting Information
Posting Information
Department Data Sci and Society - 371210
Posting Open Date 09/08/2026
Final date to receive applications 11/16/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Open Rank - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Appointment Type Open Rank
Vacancy FAC
0006078
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Commensurate with

Education and Experience
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2027
Position Information
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC
-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
In July 2026, UNC Chapel Hill launched the Division of Data Science and Society within the School of Data and Information Sciences ( SDIS ), a division devoted to data science teaching, research, scholarship, service, and creativity. DSS’s vision is to be a leader in shaping the field of data science through an interdisciplinary and rigorous grounding in theory and methods with a human centric approach to the entire data life cycle.

The mission of DSS is to empower a diverse community of faculty conducting research in the fundamentals and/or the applications of data science. The Division is training undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to be the next generation of data science leaders with the knowledge and skills to thrive in this data-driven world. The Division will serve the state, the nation, and the world through premier data science educational programs and innovative research directed to advancing the public good with human centric and ethical applications.
Position Summary
The Division of Data Science and Society ( DSS ) at UNC
-Chapel Hill’s School of Data and Information Sciences ( SDIS ) is excited to announce the fifth year of a strategic open-rank tenure-track faculty hiring initiative. This initiative aims to enhance research and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of data science. We are looking for strong contributors to the areas of data science foundations, the societal impact of data science, and applications in the medical, social, physical, biological, and environmental sciences.

This initiative seeks to attract exceptional researchers working within or across the following DSS research pillars:

• Data:
  Techniques for collecting, storing, disseminating, and translating data into actionable insights.
• Algorithms and Models:
  Mathematical, computational and statistical tools that empower researchers and stakeholders to discover, create, analyze, present, synthesize, and utilize data.
• Applications:
  Innovative and effective uses of data and models to advance interdisciplinary knowledge and address pressing social issues.
• Social Impact:
  Examination of…