Adjunct Instructor - Data Science

Student-centric. Fast-paced. Collaborative. Innovative.  These are all words used to describe the Bellevue University work experience (www.Bellevue.edu ). We are an innovative institution providing career-relevant degrees through a variety of in-class and online learning formats to a diverse student population from high school graduates and community college transfers, to working adults and corporate learning partners and a growing international student population.

Bellevue University is seeking highly-engaged adjunct faculty who are skilled in delivering impactful teaching and learning experiences. Strong faculty engagement is extremely important to students’ academic performance, their engagement in the workplace, and their long-term well-being. Individuals who are committed to strong faculty engagement and have a passion for delivering innovative teaching and learning experiences are encouraged to apply.

Bellevue University offers quality liberal arts and career-oriented programs at undergraduate and graduate levels to a diverse student body through in-class and online venues. We emphasize teaching excellence, cyber-active learning, and interactive education. We are currently accepting resumes/vitas for Adjunct Instructors to teach online graduate and undergraduate Data Science courses.

This position is best filled by well-rounded and ambitious data science professionals/educators/scholars. Successful candidates will have direct, hands-on experience programming in Python and R languages; and experience with data mining, predictive modelling, and machine learning.

Primary Area of Interest: Data Science

Location: Online.

Degree: Minimum of a Master's degree required; PhD desired.

Degree Area: Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Math, Statistics, or a related field.

Qualifications/Skills: At least two years of relevant industry experience in Data Science, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics or related field outside of academia. Two years of teaching experience is highly preferred.

Primary Functions:

• Teach assigned online Data Science courses. Bellevue University delivers courses during Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms each year.
• Motivate students to develop their data science skills and expand their knowledge of the field.
• Actively engage with students and provide constructive feedback on assignments.
• Participate in weekly synchronous discussions with students—a minimum of one hour each week.
• Actively engage with students in the course discussion forum to expand on the current week’s content, answer questions, and/or provide coding assistance.
• Ability to connect with students from diverse educational backgrounds, lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives.
• Availability to respond to student questions/issues within established University timelines.

Pay:

Adjunct Faculty are paid a fixed rate salary based on course assignment.  The compensation for course assignment ranges from $2,000 - $2,625 per course assignment based upon degree level and course modality. 

NOTE:  The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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