Assistant Professor of Data Science
SUNY Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 24, 2024
About Empire State University:
Founded in 1971 as the innovative campus of the State University of New York (SUNY), Empire State University empowers learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their educational goals. We have decades of experience providing educational access through online teaching and learning, individualized instruction, mentoring, and prior learning assessment. We build on our students' experiences to promote their growth and drive upward mobility and economic development in New York state and beyond. SUNY Empire's 97,000 alumni are teachers, nurses, entrepreneurs, and leaders in their communities and their fields. Visit www.sunyempire.edu and follow us on social media @SUNYEmpire.
SUNY Empire is committed to creating a multicultural, inclusive academic and work environment. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that having diverse faculty and staff is critical to academic excellence and prepares students to live and work in an increasingly global world.
Job Description:
Empire State is currently seeking an Assistant Professor of Data Science to join the Department of Computer Science and Technology (CS&T) in School of Science, Mathematics and Technology. The successful candidate will develop and teach online courses, independent studies, and study groups in their expertise area, and serve learners across New York State, nationally, and world-wide. Responsibilities include teaching and mentoring (advising) students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines and guiding mentees as they pursue individualized degree programs. The selected incumbent will demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the faculty role. Engagement in an active research agenda and ongoing service to the university are also expected. SUNY Empire supports faculty as they pursue scholarly work and engage in professional development activities that enhance their teaching and research skills.
The Assistant Professor of Data Science will collaborate with CS&T colleagues to develop a new academic program in Data Science. This program will prepare students for jobs in new and emerging fields and enable them to gain proficiency and hands-on competencies in areas including information computing; optimization; data analysis and management; applied mathematics and statistics; ethics; and critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Candidates with curriculum development or relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited U.S. university or comparable non-U.S. university in Data Science, Business and Data Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. ABD considered.
- College-level teaching experience in relevant content areas.
- Pursuit of an active research agenda in their field.
- Experience with supporting diverse populations.
- Strong communication, technical, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult teaching and learning.
- Experience with teaching in online learning environments.
- Experience with curriculum development or relevant industry experience.
- Ability to support and engage with external partnerships.
- Occasional travel will be required to fulfill university-wide commitments.
- Office hours will vary to accommodate student needs.
- Some evening and/or weekend engagement with students is required.
- SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment. University locations that may be considered include Saratoga Springs, Rochester and Selden, NY.
Additional Information:
Rank/Salary: Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, 12-month appointment, $90,000.
Empire State University is an EOE employer.
We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer faculty-development opportunities that encourage pursuit of disciplinary and community-focused research, scholarship of teaching and learning, and leadership development. Faculty-development opportunities include our annual Fall Academic Conference and the annual Institute on Mentoring, Teaching and Learning.
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Application Instructions:
Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit the following documents, which are required for consideration by clicking on the APPLY NOW button:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Name and contact information of three references
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