Florida Atlantic University, Wilkes Honors College

Position ID: 2465-INS [#17319]
Position Title: Instructor of Data Science/ Data Analytics
Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Jupiter, Florida 33458, United States
Subject Areas: Data Science/ Data Analytics
Application Deadline: finished (2021/02/12, finished 2022/01/12)
Position Description:    

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The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.

 

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Instructor of Data Science/ Data Analytics, Jupiter, FL.

 

Instructor (12 months): Data Science/Data Analytics

 

The Wilkes Honors College (WHC) of Florida Atlantic University (FAU) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Instructor position in Data Science/Data Analytics. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Data Analytics and other concentrations, advise students, and supervise honors theses and undergraduate research. They will also coordinate enrichment programs and experiential research labs in data science/analytics in partnership with the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) and provide service to the college and university. 

 

The Wilkes Honors College (WHC) is located on the Jupiter campus of FAU. The campus is an international hub for scientific research and is host to MPFI, Scripps Research Institute Florida, and FAU’s own Brain Institute. The four-year curriculum of the WHC is centered on the traditional disciplines in the liberal arts and sciences, with an emphasis on critical thinking, independent study, community-based internships, and interdisciplinary programs. Currently, the WHC is in a period of rapid growth, with just over 500 honors students and 43 full-time honors faculty members.  FAU is among the most ethnically diverse universities in the United States, and the WHC has a diverse student body, faculty and staff.  We value diversity and are committed to advancing equity and inclusion.

 

The expected teaching load is seven courses per year (three courses in the Fall and Spring terms, plus one in the summer), with the possibility for a reduced load contingent on the number of honors theses supervised and co-supervised. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the development of the curriculum in data science/data analytics in the WHC and to work with faculty from across the liberal arts and sciences. 

 

The committee is especially interested in applicants who possess broad and deep teaching interests, the ability to contribute specialized as well as core courses to our talented and motivated students, the potential for collaboration in interdisciplinary teaching, experience in advising and mentoring undergraduate students, and a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity.

 

The anticipated starting date for the position is July 1, 2021; This is a non-tenure track faculty rank with a career ladder.  Salary shall be commensurate with experience.  

 

The committee is especially interested in applicants who possess broad and deep teaching interests, the ability to contribute specialized as well as core courses to our talented and motivated students, the potential for collaboration in interdisciplinary teaching, experience in advising and mentoring undergraduate students, and a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity.

 

Minimum Qualification: 

Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Data Science, Data Analytics or in a related field that uses Data Science or Data Analytics and, experience teaching in a higher education/university setting, and advanced training in programming and/or statistics by time of appointment required.

 

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position (Instructor of Data Science/ Data Analytics) on the Office of Human Resources’ job website (https://fau.edu/jobs)  by completing the required online employment application and submitting the related documents. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendations and copies of official transcripts scanned into an electronic format.

 

Confidential letters of recommendation may be emailed to DataSciSearch2021@fau.edu or mail to: Data Science/Analytics Search, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College Florida Atlantic University, 5353 Parkside Dr, HC 110

Jupiter, FL 33458.

 

A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position. This position is subject to funding.

 

For more information and to apply, visit www.fau.edu/jobs and go to Apply Now (REQ09738).

 

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or other protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711.

 

FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service.  All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.


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5353 Parkside Dr.
Wilkes Honors College
Florida Atlantic University
Jupiter, Florida, 33458
Web Page: www.honorscollege.edu