Boston University, The Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences

Position ID:

BU-CDS-ONLINELECT [#31422]

Position Title:

Lecturer of Computing & Data Sciences

Position Type:

Teaching stream faculty

Position Location:

Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Data Science / Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference
Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, Software Engineering
Artificial Intelligence / Artificial Intelligence Foundations, Foundations

Appl Deadline:

(posted 2025/12/17, listed until 2026/05/31)

Position Description:

The Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS) at Boston University invites applications for a non-tenure track full-time lecturer position beginning as soon as January 2026. Qualifications required of all applicants include experience commensurate with a PhD degree or equivalent in any of the disciplines that span computing and data sciences and a strong commitment to teaching and to curricular development that is informed by real-world experience in an academic or industrial setting.

This 12-month position will primarily teach in CDS Online programs and carries a teaching load of nine online modules per year. Successful candidates may also contribute to CDS residential programs depending on qualifications and experience. This teaching load may be reduced in the first year to allow for curriculum development. Remote or hybrid work is possible for candidates appointed as lecturers to teach online courses exclusively.

Applications are welcome from recent PhD graduates, postdocs, or practitioners who are interested in an academic career focusing on innovation in online teaching and learning and on professional development of post-graduate students. Particular attention will be given to candidates with experience in topics that are relevant to data science, most notably mathematical and algorithmic foundation, software and data engineering, data mining, machine learning, and Artificial Intelligence.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications through the web portal available at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31422. Application materials include current curriculum vitae, a statement summarizing online or in-person teaching and pedagogical innovation interests, an optional statement highlighting relevant preparation or experience in teaching or applied research, and at least three letters of reference.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The expected salary range for the position is $90,00 to $120,000. This range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Boston University, consistent with the AAU’s Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. As part of this process, we ask current and past employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an “Authorization to Release Information” form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement summarizing online or in-person teaching and pedagogical innovation interests
Statement highlighting relevant preparation or experience in teaching or applied research (optional)
Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

www.bu.edu/cds

Boston University
Center for Computing & Data Sciences
665 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215