Clinical Professor Open-rank – MS in Applied Data Science

The Data Science Institute in the Physical Sciences Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for Clinical Professor (open-rank) to teach in its MS in Applied Data Science program. Appointments will be made as Assistant Clinical Professor, Associate Clinical Professor, or Full Clinical Professor, depending on qualifications.  This full-time, benefits-eligible appointment is for an initial term of up to five years, with possibility of renewal. This is a teaching position with no research responsibilities and some administrative duties. The position is expected to begin in the 2024-2025 academic year. 

The person holding this position must be able to teach at least two of the following courses: Statistical Analysis, Advanced Linear Algebra, Python for Data Science, Data Mining Principles, Time Series, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Linear/Non-Linear Models, Big Data Platforms, Financial Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Health Analytics, or Leadership and Consulting for Data Science. An overview of the MS in Applied Data Science course offerings can be found on the MS in Applied Data Science Program website . Depending on background and interests, the person holding this position may also be asked to teach other classes in the MS in Applied Data Science program.  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• A PhD in Data Science, Applied Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other closely related field, and at least 5 years of professional experience, 
• OR an MS/MBA with at least 10 years of professional experience in Data Science, Applied Math, Statistics, Computer Science Mathematics, or other closely related field. 

Preferred qualifications:  

• Teaching experience either within a university (such as Adjunct, Lecturer, or Instructional Professor), or corporate training environment for professional education. 
• Experience teaching for an online program.   

To apply for this position, candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago Jobs website: http://apply.interfolio.com/140820 , and upload the following:  

• A curriculum vitae;
• A one to three-page teaching statement;
• One sample course syllabus;
• A list of contact information for three references;  

Optional materials: teaching evaluations from past teaching at the university level. 

Review of applications will begin on March 13, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

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