Assistant Professor of Data Science

Job no:

R-0000002492

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Data Science

Work Type:

Faculty

 

Full time

 

In-Person

Start Date:

07/01/2026

Job Description:

Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a tenure track position in Data Science at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2026. We welcome applications from researchers with expertise across the breadth of data science with no limitations on the array of academic fields in which they conduct their scholarship. Successful applicants will be well-qualified to teach at all levels, including an introductory data science course and a project-based capstone course, as well as courses in their area of expertise. We are particularly interested in candidates with enthusiasm for engaging in the development of a data science curriculum and enriching data science collaborations on campus.

Applicants should have a strong commitment to research, as well as teaching and mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. A research program that can easily accommodate and encourage undergraduates is crucial. The teaching load at Mount Holyoke College is 2/2. A Ph.D. or ABD is required.

To apply, applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, and a statement about mentoring a diverse student body. To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by September 25, 2025. For further information please contact Prof. Martha Hoopes, Department of Data Science at mhoopes@mtholyoke.edu.

 

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

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