The MTSU Data Science Program comprises three academic programs and the Data Science Institute. The academic programs offer degrees at all levels (BS, MS, and PhD), while the Data Science Institute offers students opportunities in data science research and internships. The academic programs are interdisciplinary. Housed directly in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, the programs involve collaboration between departments, including Computer Science, Mathematical Sciences, Economics and Finance, and Information Systems and Analytics. To learn more about our unique program, please visit https://www.mtsu.edu/datascience/index.php.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching, sustainable research, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Responsibilities include teaching data science or related courses at all levels, advising and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds, researching and conducting scholarly activities, and serving the program, university, and community.

A terminal degree in data science, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

Applicants working in theoretical foundations of data science will receive special consideration.