Assistant Teaching Professor - Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA)
Clark University

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: SPS - Graduate Admininstration 2891
Locations:: Worcester, MA
Posted:: Sep 13, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time - Exempt
Position ID:: 167469

About Clark University:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.

Job Description:

The School of Professional Studies (SPS) at Clark University is seeking qualified candidates for the open position of Assistant Teaching Professor in the Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA) program. We invite academics and professionals with experience applying modern data analytics techniques to real-world problems to apply. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position that is indefinitely renewable based on satisfactory performance.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated excellence in teaching data analytics-related and a strong background in data analytics, including industry experience in data manipulation, statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization. Additionally, the candidate should have a strong record of research and scholarly activities in data analytics or related areas.

The teaching load for teaching faculty in the Data Analytics Program is set at 3-3, including credit for laboratories, which ensures a balanced workload to deliver high-quality education and engage in meaningful academic pursuits. As teaching faculty, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of data analytics education at Clark University, fostering a rich and vibrant learning environment for our students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach three courses per semester (fall and spring) in the MSDA program
• Develop engaging and innovative course materials, conduct lectures, facilitate discussions, and guide students through hands-on projects and assignments
• Collaborate with other data analytics faculty to design, update, and refine the MSDA curriculum, as needed
• Provide academic guidance and mentorship to MSDA students
• Collaborate with department colleagues on various academic and university meetings and committees
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in data analytics tools, methodologies, and practices
• Perform other duties as assigned by the MSDA program director and/or Dean

Requirements:

• A master's degree in data science, data analytics, computer science, statistics, or a related field
• A minimum of three years of teaching at the graduate level in data science, data analytics, computer science, statistics, or a related field
• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with diverse groups of colleagues and students
• Proven expertise in data analytics, with practical experience in data manipulation, statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization using tools such as Python, R, SQL, etc.
• A genuine passion for teaching and mentoring students, fostering their academic and professional growth
• Demonstrated effective written, oral and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in data science, data analytics, computer science, statistics, or a related field
• Experience in online and hybrid teaching modalities
• A strong record of research in data analytics or related fields, including publications in reputable journals or ongoing research projects
• Industry experience in applying analytic methods in private or public organizations

Additional Information:

As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.

Clark University embraces equal opportunity as a core value: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Cover letter addressing relevant experience to the position.
• Curriculum vita (CV)
• Teaching statement
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement
• Names and contact information for three references
• Teaching sample

The Teaching Statement should describe the philosophy of teaching, teaching experience, course topics able to teach, and teaching methods employed. Candidates must submit a teaching sample, broadly defined as an artifact from a course taught. This may include course material such as lecture material, class exercises, syllabus, etc. Candidates may optionally include teaching evaluations.

The DEI Statement should describe how you address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion and challenges faced by historically underrepresented groups based on race/ethnicity, women, veterans, people with disabilities, or other groups that have been historically excluded from higher education. In a one-page statement (12-point font), please offer your thoughts on how you would address these issues in your future role as a faculty member at Clark. This may include research, teaching/pedagogy, mentoring, service to the profession, and community outreach.

The references must be individuals who can speak specifically to your teaching experience and ability or potential for teaching. Additional information pertinent to the position, such as service and diversity, is welcome.

A Teaching Sample is broadly defined as an artifact from course taught. This may include a course material such as lecture material, class exercise, syllabus, etc. Candidates may optionally include teaching evaluations.

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

A successful background check is required upon acceptance.