Professor of Data Science

JR102152 Professor of Data Science (Open)
** Job Posting

Title:

** Professor of Data Science
** Department:
** CC00110 WM001 | CDSP | Data Science
** Job Family:
** Faculty - Tenure Track (Less than 12 months)
** Worker Sub-Type:
** Regular (benefited)
** Job

Requisition Primary

Location:

** Integrated Science Center
** Primary Job Posting

Location:

** Posting Location - William & Mary
** Job Description

Summary:

** The Department of Data Science at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenured position at the Professor level in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-intensive research addressing large-scale computational problems with broad societal implications. Appointment will begin August 10, 2027. We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in generative artificial intelligence, natural language processing, Physical AI, AI for the Physical Sciences, and related areas of artificial intelligence.

Exceptional applicants from other areas of artificial intelligence will be considered.
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* Job Description:

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* Required Qualifications:

*** Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2027).
* Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate and graduate research.
* The successful applicant will demonstrate a track record of externally-funded research, extensive scholarly achievement, and intellectual leadership and international visibility in the broader artificial intelligence and data science research community.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Evidence of scholarly leadership in the broader field, such as service for major conferences or journals.

Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB
3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration; (

Please note:

No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided. Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into a single zip file for upload):
* Curriculum vitae;
* Cover letter;
* A statement of teaching interests;
* A statement of research interests

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in Data Science in any of the aforementioned required documents.

Candidates who reach the long-list (Zoom) interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.  
** Duties:
*** Research, teaching, and service to the university.
* The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant externally funded and internationally recognized research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body and supports Master’s and Ph.D. students.
* Teaching expectation is one course per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in natural language processing and other lecture and seminar-style courses, and to contribute to the development of an emergent curriculum around generative artificial intelligence.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, 11/13/2026. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

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