The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Seton Hall University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Data Science, beginning in August 2027. The position will be housed in the Mathematics & Computer Science department at Seton Hall University.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Priority will be given to applicants with research in areas of Data Science, broadly construed. Responsibilities will include teaching computer science courses at all undergraduate levels and, depending on the candidate's expertise, undergraduate and graduate courses in Data Science and Engineering, including service courses. Additional responsibilities include supervising student research, advising, recruitment, and active publication and grantsmanship in the field.
Required Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science, or a closely related field is required and must be completed by the start date of employment. The candidate’s Ph.D. must be completed by the start of employment.
Desired Qualifications:
We welcome applicants from all areas of data science, with particular interest in Machine Learning. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarly research, and the mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students through research experiences.
Salary Range:
$98,500- $109,500
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All applicants are required to provide a teaching statement, research statement and diversity statement (explaining what diversity means to the applicant with respect to Computer Science and to a university community). Please also include a statement waiving the right to see reference letters.
Benefits Information:
Full Time Benefits
Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.
