U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology · 6 hours ago
Assistant/Associate Professor of Data Science
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology is seeking applications for a civilian faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Data Science. The role involves a strong commitment to teaching and research, with a focus on applied and computational statistics to complement the department's focus on data science and operations research.
Armed Forces
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Possess a strong commitment to teaching, research, publishing in high-quality journals, and working within a research team
Conduct and disseminate scholarly research
Effectively teach graduate level courses in the fields of data science and operations research
Establish and maintain a high-quality research program
Support the academic environment at a level consistent with their intended academic rank
Qualification
Required
An earned doctoral degree in statistics, applied statistics, computational statistics, data science, operations research, industrial engineering, or a related discipline is required before employment begins (projected for Fall 2026)
Commensurate with their intended academic rank, the applicant's record of scholarship must show the ability or potential to (1) conduct and disseminate scholarly research, (2) effectively teach graduate level courses in the fields of data science and operations research, and (3) meet professional and institutional service obligations
Knowledge and expertise of current defense technologies, and where appropriate, defense programs at the national level including political processes, military budgeting priorities, and developing alliances between departments and agencies
Possess the ability to communicate clearly and expertly in both verbal and written forms concerning academic, administrative, and technical subject matters
U.S. Citizenship is required
The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication
Essential qualities expected of every Assistant Professor include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests
Must be registered for Selective Service
Travel by military or commercial transportation to gather ideas for improving the curriculum, establish research contacts and agreements, conduct research, and present results of research may be required
Preferred
The applicant should be able to provide excellent instruction. Evaluation will be based on the quality, quantity, and relevance of recent instruction provided by the candidate with respect to relevant applied statistics, data science, or operations research courses. Experience in the specialty area of interest (i.e., applied and computational statistics such as multivariate regression, experimental design, response surface methodology, and natural language processing) is of increased value
The applicant should be able to establish and maintain a high-quality research program. Evaluation will be based on the quality, quantity, and consistency of the candidate's recent past research record (e.g., within the last 5 years), the candidate's future research potential (e.g., plans for the next 5 years), theses and dissertations advised, industrial experience, awards, consultations, and grant monies received
The applicant should be able to actively support the academic environment at a level consistent with their intended academic rank. Evaluation will be based on the intensity and frequency of leadership and membership activities in professional, institutional, faculty, and student organizations
Company
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
The Air Force Institute of Technology, with its main campus located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the Department of the Air Force’s (DAF) leader for advanced, multi-disciplinary academic education, as well as its institution for initial technical and professional continuing education.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Heidi Ries
Chief Academic Officer
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