School of Data Science Faculty Affiliation
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The UTSA School of Data Science invites faculty who utilize data science and AI in their research or teaching to join as Faculty Affiliates. By affiliating with the SDS, you will join a collaborative community of over 30 Core Faculty members dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation across a wide range of disciplines.

Faculty Affiliates gain access to SDS resources and programming, along with opportunities to:

  • Collaborate on transdisciplinary grant proposals with SDS Core Faculty and Affiliates, leveraging SDS resources.
  • Serve on program committees for major SDS events, including our annual Los Datos Conference, Draper Data Science Business Plan Competition, and Rowdy Datathon.
  • Engage in strategic discussions with donors, sponsors, and partners committed to advancing data science and AI.

To join as a Faculty Affiliate, complete the Statement of Interest form with the following details:

  • Your position (tenured, tenure track, or fixed-term track faculty are welcome).
  • A brief description of your experience with data science and AI, and your overall interest in the field (200 words max).
  • An area in which you plan to engage and contribute annually (100 words max).
  • Your CV and/or a link to your professional webpage.

The SDS Faculty Council reviews Statement of Interest forms and typically offers appointments within 30 days. Affiliations are granted for an initial two-year term, with the potential for indefinite renewal based on ongoing engagement and contributions.

We look forward to welcoming you to the School of Data Science. For questions, datascience@utsa.edu.