Scholarly Assistant Professor – Career Track

Available Title(s):

161-NN_FACULTY - Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career

Business Title:

Scholarly Assistant Professor – Career Track

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

9 Month - Summer

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Program in Data Analytics and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Washington State University (WSU) invite applications for an Assistant Professor (Scholarly), Career track faculty position in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in Data Analytics. This position is a fixed-term, nine-month, three-year appointment with possibility of renewal. We seek applicants who have expertise in Data Science and Analytics with focus in fields related to data such as: corporate analytics, database, data structures, machine learning or data mining. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses (as they are developed) for the Data Analytics program, develop curriculum and work with us to continue to develop and expand the Data Analytics program at WSU.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment on August 16, 2024.

The responsibilities of the Assistant Professor (Scholarly) are teaching (60%), programmatic development (20%), and service to the program, department, college, university, community, and profession (20%). The successful candidate will be expected to teach 6 courses per year within the Data Analytics undergraduate program. In addition, the successful candidate will work in the programmatic development in Data Analytics including curriculum revision and development, overseeing undergraduate research efforts, and outreach initiatives for the program. Finally, the successful candidate will be expected to serve on department, college, and university committees and work collaboratively, respectfully, and productively with other faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph. D. in Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Computational Mathematics, Computer Science or related fields grounded in Data Science or MS in one of the above fields, with industry experience in data science/analytics or teaching experience in one of the fields (mentioned above) of at least 3 years by appointment date.

• Demonstrated record of or potential for program development.

• Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction. 

• Demonstrated record of or potential for commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access efforts.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Arts & Sciences
Department Name: Program in Data Analytics & the Department of Mathematics & Statistics
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA. 99164
Department Link: Data Analytics Program and Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Annual Salary: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 for nine month academic year | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation .
Overtime Eligibility: Not overtime eligible
FTE: 100%
This is a temporary position.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on May, 15, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Posting Close Date: This recruitment has been extended to close on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. Screening has begun and will remain ongoing until the vacancy has been filled.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references, who can address your history of and potential for excellence in teaching, and service (letters will be requested at a later time). within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Inquiries should be directed to Nairanjana Dasgupta [email protected] or Sergey Lapin ([email protected]).

Required Documents:
1. A cover letter addressing qualifications for this position.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, which may incorporate experience from formal or informal teaching and mentoring opportunities.
4. Statement about curriculum development and outreach describing your philosophy about how classes (under a DATA prefix) in this new trans disciplinary field could/should be developed and/or how outreach could be used in data analytics education.
5. Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement that includes your demonstrated and or potential for contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts through scholarship/research, and/or teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement. There may be some overlap with your research and teaching statements.
6. Names, addresses, and contact information of at least three references who can address your history of and potential for excellence in teaching, and service (letters will be requested at a later time).

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .