The Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Data Science will spend 62.5% of their time (i) effectively teaching computer science, data science and biomedical data science courses, (ii) advising and mentoring School of Applied Computational Sciences (SACS) students, and (iii) developing instructional methods that will reflect best practices in pedagogy. The successful candidate will also spend 27.5% of their time demonstrating evidence of or potential for research utilizing data science techniques, and 10% of their time on institutional service, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with on-campus and off-campus colleagues and constituencies. Daily Operations Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to integrate technology effectively and appropriately into the teaching and learning process. Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the public in a professional manner. Ability to plan, evaluate and revise curricula, course content and course materials and methods for courses within the SACS Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues Ability to lead and supervise students in academic research utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. • Keep abreast of development in your field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences Develop and deploy impactful and socially-responsible scientific knowledge and practical technologies that empower society to improve the quality of life Ability to work collaboratively across university departments. Participate and lead grant writing/submission, scholarly publications in refereed journals, and research design. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues Participate in campus and community events. Required Skills Use of mainstream programming languages for data science, including Python, R, SQL, and SAS. Use of “other” potential programming languages including Java, Scala, Julia, TensorFlow, Go, Spark. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism in working with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally. Required Education and Experience Earned doctorate degree in computer science or data science with emphasis in artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. At least 3 years of successful teaching experience is preferred, but applicants with the desire to develop expertise in teaching and mentoring are also invited to apply. Publication track record commensurate with career path history time-line. Ability to develop, lead, and obtain external funding in research within 4 years. About Meharry Meharry Medical College was founded just 11 years after the end of the Civil War with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Today, the nation’s largest private, historically black academic health sciences center has trained thousands of health care professionals. Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services. Our faith-based roots within the United Methodist Church inspire us to respect and serve all. Our standards are high within an educational environment that is nurturing. We believe that health equity is key to alleviating suffering. Whether our graduates are physicians, dentists, scientists, professors or public health professionals, the Meharry experience equips them to affect the world as a force for change led by our motto: “Worship of God Through Service to Mankind." Mission Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind. Core Values Meharry Medical College is a community of scholars and learners committed to excellence Accountability with transparence Equity with inclusion Respect with collegiality Service with compassion Integrity without exception Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status. Contact For questions regarding employment, please contact 615-327-6336 or jobs@mmc.edu.