Join the inaugural faculty cohort at Vanderbilt University’s new College of Connected Computing. Become part of the community designed to foster radical collaboration at the intersection of interdisciplinary studies involving computing, AI, data science, and related fields. We are seeking well-qualified applicants at all ranks to join our growing cohort of teaching, tenure and tenure track faculty in building and supporting this vision. We have opened two full-time Professor of the Practice faculty positions.
As a member of our growing college, teaching faculty will enjoy a 2/3 teaching load. Our average class size is 45 students with over 20 courses having 35 or fewer students. Faculty are well supported by TAs and undergraduate graders. Teaching faculty typically teach undergraduate core courses in data science, generative AI, and introductory programming in Python, R or Java. They may also choose to teach in one of our master’s programs in Data Science or Applied AI. Professors of the Practice have opportunity to teach upper-level courses and to develop additional courses as our curriculum evolves under the new vision for the College of Connected Computing. Our teaching faculty can supplement their 9-month salary with additional teaching opportunities, many of which are offered online.
Teaching faculty will participate in service to the school, engaging in novel efforts to broaden participation, deepen undergraduate research opportunities and widen access to computational thinking studies for students across the university. We are building innovative programs and launching fresh initiatives that will appeal to the interests of a diverse faculty. This is your opportunity to build or reshape your career and participate in our vision of computing for all.
Other benefits of the position include:
· Yearly travel funds to support professional development and research activities
· Competitive salaries based on the CRA Taulbee survey
· 3-5 year contracts with opportunities for renewal at least 1.5 years before the previous contract expires
· Full participation in faculty governance and decision making
· A comprehensive mentoring program
· A university fringe benefits package that includes outstanding healthcare, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, HSA, Dependent care FSA and tuition benefits for you, your spouse and children
· Your choice of lifestyle from downtown Nashville condos around the corner to quiet, rural farm life just a 30-minute drive away
The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Data Science, Social Science, Digital Humanities, or closely related fields. All qualified candidates will be considered. However, we are especially interested in applicants with backgrounds in Generative and Applied AI. Applicants who will receive their degree by August 1, 2027, are also encouraged to apply.
Applications should be submitted at apply.interfolio.com/196445. Applications should include a full CV, statement of teaching experience or philosophy and interests, as well as the names and email addresses of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by 30 November 2026, will be assured of full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants who consider themselves more closely aligned with computer science or closely related fields are encouraged to explore our separate openings for Professor of the Practice in the Computer Science program within the College of Connected Computing at Vanderbilt apply.interfolio.com/196447.
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