Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Division of Data Science

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

The Division of Data Science in the College of Science at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a full-time Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Instruction (Academic Professional Track) to support teaching and curriculum development in Python programming, machine learning, deep learning, and modern AI applications. The ideal candidate brings strong applied skills and a commitment to hands-on, project-based instruction. Experience with Generative AI, Agentic AI systems, industry experience, or teaching experience is highly desirable. This position is expected to start September 1, 2026.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, AI/ML, or a scientific field, or M.S. in such a field and significant industry experience
• Demonstrated capability in machine learning and deep learning such as publications or industry projects developing deep learning solutions
• Evidence of effective teaching, mentoring, or leadership

Nice To Haves

• Industry or applied research experience in data science or artificial intelligence
• Strong understanding of deep learning concepts, various network architectures, and practical model development
• Experience with model deployment, experimentation, or reproducible machine learning workflows
• Experience building or teaching modern AI applications, including generative AI (e.g., large language models, transformer-based models, diffusion models, or related approaches) and agentic AI
• Familiarity with LLM -based application workflows, such as prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation ( RAG ), or similar approaches

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses such as Python for Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Applied AI, and Data Mining
• Designing hands-on assignments and projects using real-world datasets and modern development practices
• Mentoring student capstone and industry-facing projects
• Contributing to ongoing curriculum development aligned with evolving workforce needs in AI and data science
• Participating in service activities within the Division and College

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees