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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $210K/yr

3+ years exp

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Data Science. This tenure track position involves teaching graduate courses, conducting research, and contributing to the academic and administrative functions of the Department of Operational Sciences.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Teaches students in graduate courses, including the associated duties of enforcing classroom standards, preparing course materials according to published course descriptions, and providing extra instruction outside of normal class hours for students who require it

Initiates and conducts a program of research in the field of specialization, which contributes to the body of knowledge

Pursues professional development through membership in professional societies and participation in conferences or other appropriate activities to maintain professional and academic currency in area of specialization

Provides well-organized instruction to facilitate, assess, and continuously improve student learning

Counsels and evaluates assigned students, providing student assessment and motivation

Service is defined as contributions and activities that promote the general welfare of the Institute, the academic discipline, the Department of War, and society at large

Graduate faculty members provide advice and counsel to improve the quality of educational programs

Faculty members serve internally through various departmental, School and Institute committees

They are active in School governance, assume administrative duties within the Department, and mentor junior faculty members

Qualification

Doctoral degreeData science expertiseTeaching graduate coursesResearch program establishmentDefense technologiesProfessional serviceCommunication skills

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

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required

Employee must maintain current certifications

Selectee may be subject to serve a one-year trial period

Candidates are not required to have active-duty service or veterans' preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official

The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination

Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests

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

Initial appointment is under Schedule A appointing authority, Excepted Appointment Not-to-Exceed 3-years. The appointment cannot be converted to a permanent tenure in the competitive service

At the time of the expiration of the initial appointment an employee who adequately demonstrates professional competence can be extended in increments up to 3 years or for an indefinite period

An initial appointment can be allowed to expire for an employee who does not adequately demonstrate professional competence

Current Federal employees on a permanent or indefinite appointment will be required to have a minimum of 3-day break in service if selected

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. This is an Administratively Determined position in the excepted service

Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used

Permanent Change in Station (PCS) cost is not authorized

This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection

Incumbent may be required to travel by commercial or military conveyance (or other means of travel) to perform temporary duty

Additional duties supporting the academic and administrative aspects of a military school can be assigned by school and/or university leaders

This civilian faculty duty period is normally 12 months, however a shorter duty period with a corresponding pro-rated salary (e.g., 10/12 of an annual salary for a 10-month duty period) 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. For soon-to-graduated applicants, newly graduated applicants, or applicants without experience as a faculty member in academia, relevant coursework, industrial, and research experiences may serve as a (less-valued) proxy for actual teaching experiences

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

At the Assistant Professor Rank: A relevant earned doctoral degree from an accredited academic institution or equivalent experience and professional recognition; demonstrated or presumptive potential for effective teaching, research, consultation, and other scholarly and professional activities

At the Associate Professor Rank: A relevant earned doctoral degree from an accredited academic institution or an appropriate terminal professional or academic degree; evidence of sustained teaching effectiveness; research, scholarly, create, and professional activities including publication in appropriately recognized professional journals (normally refereed archival), books, or monographs; discipline-related community service; and normally, no less than 5 years of significant professional experience, normally including a minimum of 3 years of full-time university-level teaching at the rank of Assistant Professor. Academic rank alone does not suffice for promotion to Associate Professor