Assistant Professor - Data Analytics, WSU Everett

Available Title(s):

158-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Assistant Professor - Career

Business Title:

Assistant Professor - Data Analytics, WSU Everett

Employee Type:

Faculty

Time Type:

Part time

Position Term:

9 Month

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Program in Data Analytics, with the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Teaching) Career-Track position in Data Analytics. The position is part-time (50% FTE), fixed-term, 9-months, 3-year appointment with possibility of renewal. We seek scholars whose field is in data science/analytics or a closely related field who is strongly committed to developing quality educational experiences while also being deeply interested in mentoring and contributing to campus diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment on August 16, 2024

In this role, you will teach both face-to-face and asynchronous online classes and make service contributions to their department, college, university, community, and profession. Your responsibilities are teaching (40%), and programmatic development and service to the program, department, college, university, community, and profession (10%). Expected courses are introductory-level and upper-division courses within the Data Analytics curriculum. Topics will include data structures, databases, computing, and statistical methods. All candidates must demonstrate strong commitment to teaching and service.

Required Qualifications:

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

• Evidence of successful teaching ability at the undergraduate level.

• Commitment to teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.

• Evidence of ability to develop and teach asynchronous online courses at the undergraduate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach upper-division courses which include data structures, databases, computing, and statistical methods.

• Experience with case-based or other interactive teaching methods.

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and teaching effectiveness.

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Everett
Department Name: Data Analytics
City, State, Zip: Everett, WA 98201
Department Link: Data Analytics & Data Analytics at WSU Everett
Annual Salary: $35,000 - $40,000 (50% FTE rate)

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. 

Benefits: 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 a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation

Overtime Eligibility: This position is not overtime eligible.
FTE: 50%

This is a temporary Career-Track 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: Applicants must submit their completed application by Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
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 required documents (refer to below section) to their online 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 (name, relation to reference, phone number, and email address) for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• 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.

Required Documents:

• Current Curriculum Vitae.

• Cover letter addressing the qualifications for this position.

• A document containing the following: (1) Teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, which may incorporate experience from formal or informal teaching and mentoring opportunities; (2) One sample syllabus from a previously taught course; and (3) Summary of teaching evaluations for all courses taught since 2019.

• 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 teaching statement.

Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Sergey Lapin, at [email protected] , search committee chair.

Data Analytics at WSU:

WSU is a land grant institution founded in 1890. One of the nation’s top public research institutions, WSU stands among 96 U.S. public and private universities with high research activity, according to The Carnegie Foundation classification. The program in Data Analytics conducts high quality research and provides world-class education to students on four campuses (in person on the Everett, Pullman, and Vancouver campuses, and online on the Global campus).

Encompassing more than 30 departments, schools, and research institutes on five campuses statewide, the College of Arts & Sciences is the heart of WSU. Together our 730+ faculty and staff deliver more than 50% of WSU’s total undergraduate and graduate instruction, including the vast majority of WSU’s core curriculum. We also drive wide interdisciplinary research in public and community health, environmental change, equity and social justice, and data and technology at the boundaries. As Arts & Sciences celebrates its 10th anniversary as a unified college, we seek to lead a reimagining of WSU’s land-grant mission for the 21st century, expanding the boundaries of creativity and discovery while simultaneously recognizing more completely our obligations to Native and Indigenous peoples. Learn more online about the College of Arts & Sciences at WSU .

The WSU Everett campus has established close relationships with industry nearby including Boeing and Fluke that offer unique opportunities for world-class teaching and research.

WSU has an enrollment of over 29,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and approximately 6,500 faculty and staff. Unlike most multi-campus systems, WSU operates as an integrated university. Thus, all Data Analytics faculty, regardless of campus location, are full members of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized researchers and resolute teachers who bring a great deal of skill, enthusiasm, and commitment to the classroom. We are also fortunate to have a dedicated network of alumni that mentor students, offer internship opportunities, and recruit our students into high quality full-time positions in Washington and beyond. WSU has a goal to advance the college’s commitment to diversity and multiculturalism with respect to research, teaching, and community outreach, incorporating relevant programs, goals, and activities. A strong global perspective is encouraged.

WSU acknowledges that its locations statewide are on the homelands of Native American peoples, who have lived in this region and have been caretakers of the land from time immemorial. The Morrill Act of 1862 established our land-grant institution by providing public and federal lands that are traced back to the disposition of Indigenous lands, often taken by coercive and violent acts, and the disregard of treaties. For that, we extend our deepest apologies. We owe our deepest gratitude to the Native peoples of this region and maintain our commitment towards reconciliation. And as a land-grant institution, WSU is deeply committed to the land-grant mission, its Memorandums of Understanding with Native tribes in the region, and a tradition of service to society. Read the full WSU land acknowledgement online .

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] .