Adjunct Professor - Masters in Data Science Program

Job Title:

Adjunct Professor - Masters in Data Science Program

Job Summary:

The University of San Francisco's Masters in Data Science Program is seeking industry experts for a part-time instructor position. We are looking for individuals with industry experience and expertise in data engineering to teach on-site and in-person classes in our newly launched data engineering concentration program starting in Fall 2023. If you are passionate about sharing your industry knowledge and contributing to the development of future data scientists, machine learning engineers, and data engineers, we encourage you to apply.

Full Job Description:

This position is responsible for developing and delivering a project-based/industry-focused class(es) to our graduate students. 

A full list of courses taught in our program is available in our course catalog  (https://catalog.usfca.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=38&poid=36480&returnto=8622 ).

We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach the following courses:

• MSDS 680 - Machine Learning Operations

• MSDS 682 - Data Stream Processing

• MSDS 683 - Data Architecture

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. Appointments are offered on a course-by-course basis, and appointment length is based on course section schedule(s). Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

The academic calendar, including dates for our teaching semesters, is here: https://myusf.usfca.edu/registration/academic-calendar . Part-time faculty at USF are unionized, and benefits are listed on the USF Part-Time Faculty Association’s website here: https://www.usfptfa.org .

Preferred qualification

• Ph.D. in relevant areas with at least 1 year of industry experience or M.S. in relevant areas with at least 5 years of industry experience.

• Commitment to support the mission of the University of San Francisco (https://www.usfca.edu/about-usf/who-we-are/vision-mission ). 

• Willingness to work in a culturally diverse environment, including engaging with and uplifting BIPOC students.

Submission instructions

All applicants should email the following information to [email protected]

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover letter, explaining which courses would be of interest and your qualifications to teach those courses. Feel free to express interest in any course in our catalog, but keep in mind that our primary focus in the next academic year will be on the courses highlighted above. 

3. Sample Syllabus, including topics that you would like to cover in 14 lectures (two hours per lecture).

4. Official teaching evaluations from prior courses, if you have any (Optional). 

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Salary Range :

$2101 per unit minimum