Professor of the Practice

Vanderbilt University: College of Connected Computing: Computer Science

Location

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

Open Date

Oct 08, 2025

Description
Join the inaugural faculty cohort at Vanderbilt University's new College of Connected Computing. Become part of the community whose vision is to build a transformative college dedicated to computer science, AI, data science, and related fields. We have opened three full-time Professor of the Practice faculty positions. We are seeking well-qualified applicants at all ranks to join our 13 current teaching professors and over 30 tenure and tenure-track faculty in building and supporting this vision. Candidates with a background in computer science or a closely related field are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates from all areas of specialization will be considered, with particular interest in both Applied Artificial Intelligence, and technical foundations of AI.

As a member of our growing department in the new college, teaching faculty will enjoy a 2/3 teaching load. Our average class size is 45 students with over 20 courses having 35 or fewer students. Faculty are well supported by TA's and undergraduate graders. Teaching faculty typically teach undergraduate core courses with the opportunity to teach upper-level courses and to develop additional courses as our curriculum evolves under the new vision for computer science. Our teaching faculty can also supplement their 9-month salary with additional teaching opportunities, many of which are offered online.

Teaching faculty will participate in service to the school, engaging in novel efforts to broaden participation, deepen undergraduate research opportunities and widen access to computational thinking studies for students across the university. We are building innovative programs and launching fresh initiatives that will appeal to the interests of a diverse faculty. This is your opportunity to build or reshape your career and participate in our vision of computer science for all.

Other Benefits Of The Position Include

• Yearly travel funds to support professional development and research activities
• Competitive salaries based on the CRA Taulbee survey
• 3-5 year contracts with opportunities for renewal at least 1.5 years before the previous contract expires
• Full participation in faculty governance and decision making
• A comprehensive mentoring program
• A university fringe benefits package that includes outstanding healthcare, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, HSA, Dependent care FSA and tuition benefits for you, your spouse and children
• Your choice of lifestyle from downtown Nashville condos around the corner to quiet, rural farm life just a 30-minute drive away

Vanderbilt University has a strong institutional commitment to recruiting and retaining an academically and culturally diverse community of faculty. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Qualifications
Applicants holding a Ph.D. in Data Science, Quantitative Social Science, Digital Humanities, or closely related fields are encouraged to explore our separate openings for Professor of the Practice in the College of Connected Computing at Vanderbilt.

Application Instructions

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field. Applicants who will receive their degree by August 1, 2026, are also encouraged to apply.
Applications should be submitted at

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Applications should include a full CV, statement of teaching experience and interests, as well as the names and email addresses of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Applications received by October 31st, 2025, will be assured of full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.