The George Washington University Data Science program invites applications for a visiting assistant professor/instructor to begin as early as the Fall 2024 semester. Successful candidates will teach graduate or undergraduate data science courses such as data warehousing and/or data visualization. Rank will be commensurate with experience. The Data Science Program, developed through a collaborative effort between the Departments of statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Geography, and Polit... more details
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor of Data Science
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
To apply, please complete an online faculty application and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a teaching statement, and the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
The university and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.
Recruitment Plan
I. RECRUITMENT PLAN
Posting Number:
F002398
Academic Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor of Data Science
Rank:
Assistant Professor, Instructor
Administrative Title:
Discipline
STEM/ STEM - Education
Specialty:
Contract Type:
Visiting
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Proposed Start Date:
08/01/2024
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Position Description Summary:
The George Washington University Data Science program invites applications for a visiting assistant professor/instructor to begin as early as the Fall 2024 semester. Successful candidates will teach graduate or undergraduate data science courses such as data warehousing and/or data visualization. Rank will be commensurate with experience.
The Data Science Program, developed through a collaborative effort between the Departments of statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Geography, and Political Science, enables students to understand data and contribute important insights in all aspects of our data-intensive society. The program provides students a deep foundation in computational and statistical methods, the latest techniques to analyze and visualize data and the skills to apply this knowledge to real world problems. The program prepares students for successful careers with industry, research institutions and government organizations. The program’s location in the nation’s capital offers unique opportunities to connect with government agencies and high-tech industries for research collaboration and funding. The program offers an MS in Data Science, a graduate certificate, a BS/MS combined degree program and an undergraduate degree.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The visiting assistant professor/instructor will teach three courses each semester such as data warehousing and/or data visualization. Other duties may include student advising and mentoring students doing research and applied projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must either have a master’s degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or other social or natural science with a focus on data science by date of appointment. Applicants must have documented experience in the application of data science to Big Data problems in the natural and/or social sciences.
Advertised Salary:
$75,000
Other Benefits:
Other Information:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, please complete an online faculty application and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a teaching statement, and the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
The university and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.
Department Link:
https://datasci.columbian.gwu.edu/
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link
https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/111071
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Transcript
Statement of Teaching Interest
Names and Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Will you have obtained a master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or other social or natural science with a focus on Data Science by date of appointment?
Yes
No
* Do you have documented experience in the application of Data Science to Big Data problems in the natural and/or social sciences?
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