Assistant Professor

The School of Data Science ( SDS) (sds.charlotte.edu) is an interdisciplinary unit housed in the College of Computing and Informatics ( CCI). The SDS, established in January 2020, was the first School of Data Science in the Carolinas. Currently, the School offers two Bachelor of Science degrees (Data Science and Sports Analytics), two Master of Science programs (Data Science and Business Analytics and Data Science and Health Analytics), and a PhD in Data Science. The SDS teaches and researches methods to apply statistics, AI, and other analytical techniques to develop data-driven solutions to real-world problems. These areas vary from the ethical application and use of data to business, healthcare, social sciences, transportation, engineering, and more. The school has grown quickly to more than 900 students, with half of them being graduate students, and is continuing to evolve with the needs of the students, university, and the community. Currently, the school has approximately 90 full-time, joint and affiliate faculty.

The College of Computing and Informatics ( CCI) (cci.charlotte.edu) at UNC Charlotte is one of the most comprehensive and innovative computing colleges in the country. With over 140 faculty and staff and 5,000 students, CCI graduates more than 1,300 Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. students a year. CCI has distinct research strengths in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity & Privacy, Computational Bioinformatics & Genomics, Human-centered Design, High-Performance Computing and CS education. Located in Charlotte, the largest and fastest-growing city in the Carolinas, CCI engages with the community and neighboring industries around common social, research, and development initiatives.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate's or the university's eligibility for federal funding.

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The qualified candidate is expected to focus on the broad area of sports analytics, including, but not limited to, evaluation of team performance, estimation of player contribution, in-game strategy, human performance, wearable technology, and/or data-driven decision making within sports. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate courses in Sports Analytics and both undergraduate and graduate courses in our Data Science graduate degree programs as assigned and demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary research and collaboration.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Primary consideration will be given to candidates with an earned terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. ABD candidates will be considered with proof of dissertation defense occurring by June 30, 2027.

Applicants must have or expect to have a PhD in Data Science, Computer Science or Computer Engineering, Statistics, Kinesiology, or related field and have a background aligning with Sports Analytics. In addition, they must demonstrate significant accomplishments or outstanding potential in sports analytics scholarship, teaching, and research, corresponding to the rank of appointment. Successful candidates are expected to:
1) Develop and sustain nationally and internationally recognized, externally funded research programs as evidenced by high-quality publications, successful mentoring of students, innovation and entrepreneurship activities;
2) Contribute to teaching and curriculum development in the School of Data Science at both the graduate and undergraduate levels; and
3) Participate in selected University initiatives.

This posting will fill two (2) positions within the School of Data Science ( SDS), position # 003295 and position # 003296. Both positions are full-time, tenure track positions supporting the Sports Analytics program within SDS.

Application review will begin on December 11, 2026 and continue until filled. Priority will be given to applications submitted on or before 12/11/26. Applications must include the following materials to be considered for review:

Final candidates will be subject to research-security screenings.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.