Assistant​/Associate Professor of Data Science

The Department of Operational Sciences at the Air Force Institute of Technology invites applications for a civilian faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Data Science. Candidates should possess an earned doctorate degree in statistics, applied statistics, computational statistics, data science, operations research, industrial engineering, or a related discipline at the time of employment and experience appropriate for the position.

The specific area of expertise of interest is applied and computational statistics, with work complementing the department’s focus on data science and operations research. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications. This is a tenure-track position. United States citizenship is required for the position.

The Department offers the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in both Data Science and Operations Research. Successful applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching, research, publishing in high-quality journals, working within a research team, and a strong methodological foundation. Interdisciplinary research and multidisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

Due to hiring requirements for United States government positions, applications can only be accepted between January 13, 2026 and February 13, 2026. The online link for the advertisement is https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). First consideration of applications is February 27, 2026. Expected start date is August 2026, but is negotiable.

The Air Force Institute of Technology is a Doctoral/Research university and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• 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. This is a Top-Secret position.
• Essential qualities expected of every Assistant Professor include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• 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.
• At the time of the expiration of the initial appointment an employee who adequately demonstrates professional competence can be extended in increments of 1, 2 or 3 years or for an indefinite period.
• Appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
• An initial appointment can be allowed to expire for an employee who does not adequately demonstrate professional competence.
• The appointment cannot be converted to a permanent tenure in the competitive service.
• This civilian faculty duty period is normally 12 months, however a shorter duty period with a corresponding pro-rated salary (10/12 of an annual salary for a 10-month duty period) may be required.
• Current Federal employees on a permanent or indefinite appointment will be required to have a minimum of 3-day break in service if selected.

• 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…