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February 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023

Davidson College

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Mathematics and Computer Science
Assistant Professor of Practice in Data Science

JOE ID Number: 2023-01_111471521
Date Posted: 02/17/2023
Date Inactive: 07/31/2023
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor of Practice in Data Science
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Davidson, North Carolina, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Davidson College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Data Science to teach in its interdisciplinary minor Data Science and to lead Data CATS, which supports students, faculty, and staff from multiple disciplines in data analytics work. Compensation is competitive at the assistant professor rank in computer science and related fields. The position is non-tenured and renewable with support for professional activities and the possibility of rank advancement.

Davidson welcomes candidates with enthusiasm for teaching data science in a liberal arts college with an interdisciplinary focus. The successful candidate will be energized to support students from diverse backgrounds and faculty from a range of disciplines with courses and independent research.

Candidates with diverse professional backgrounds are invited to apply, including those with experience in industry or roles outside of academia. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with substantial professional experience in data science and/or a master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field, skills in Python and/or R, and introductory statistics knowledge.

Applications are due March 15, 2023. Click here to explore more details about the position’s responsibilities, required/preferred qualifications, and application process, including instructions for the cover letter and Statement of Contributions to Inclusivity.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 03/15/2023
Application Instructions:
Apply online at http://employment.davidson.edu and attach 1.) a cover letter of application, 2.) a C.V. or resumé, and 3.) a one or two page Statement of Contributions to Inclusivity in Teaching that addresses how your pedagogy is consonant with Davidson’s institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion. You will include contact information for three references. We will contact references with instructions on submission only after we have a short-list of candidates, and confirm that step with you.