Assistant Professor - Applied Data Science

South Dakota Board of Regents • Vermillion, SD

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About The Position

The Department of Sustainability & Environment at the University of South Dakota invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2026. This search is part of a coordinated hiring effort in interdisciplinary data sciences within the College of Arts & Sciences. The successful candidate will participate in exploring a potential new program in applied data science or systems analysis. This program could be geared toward students from non-computer science STEM backgrounds who wanted to learn how to leverage data for real-world problem-solving. We envision that the program would emphasize practical application, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the translation of data into actionable insights. The faculty member would play a key role in curriculum development and program oversight. They will teach courses in systems analysis and applied data science and should be comfortable delivering instruction online. The candidate would also be expected to engage in research or applied projects, especially those involving collaboration with industry and USD faculty members.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in data science, systems analysis, sustainability, environmental engineering, or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Expertise in sustainability systems analysis such as life cycle assessment, techno-economic assessment, integrated assessment models, material flow analysis, ecosystem services valuation, or closely related area.
• Expertise in applied data science.
• Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in exploring a potential new program in applied data science or systems analysis.
• Teach courses in systems analysis and applied data science.
• Engage in research or applied projects, especially those involving collaboration with industry and USD faculty members.
• Play a key role in curriculum development and program oversight.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees