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Position Summary:
The School of Computing and Information Sciences (SCIS) at Willamette University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Data Science to join our faculty beginning in August 2025. Willamette University has two campuses in Salem, Oregon and Portland, Oregon, and serves approximately 2,000 undergraduates and 800 graduate students.Tenure-track position in Data Science at Willamette University
Full time faculty teach a 3-2 load per year and we prefer individuals who can leverage their research agenda to facilitate collaboration and bring innovative pedagogical methods into undergraduate and graduate teaching.
SCIS currently has nine full-time faculty members and serves four primary programs of study - the undergraduate majors in Data Science and Computer Science, and professional Master’s degree programs in Data Science and Computer Science. SCIS currently serves approximately 150 undergraduate majors and 50 students in its professional master’s degree program.
The successful candidate will teach core areas across all SCIS degree programs, with an emphasis in Data Science. Applicants should be comfortable teaching the Introduction to Data Science series, which covers topics such as the foundations of data ethics, data visualization, data science workflow, exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics, and statistical inference. A candidate should have a strong background in an application domain of data science techniques, as well as strong fundamentals in statistical modeling and applied machine learning. A research focus in spatial statistics, time series analysis, Bayesian statistics, sports analytics, economics, machine learning, or biostatistics is a plus.
Salary: $95,000
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Science, Data Science, or closely related field is required. Candidates with a Ph.D. in the natural or social sciences with strong quantitative skills will also be considered. In addition to teaching and research, a strong commitment to service is also required. Candidates are required to teach on both campuses, and both day-time and evening courses.
Candidates will need to upload the following documents separately as part of your online application in the “Resume/CV” section. Additional materials may be requested after initial stages of this search:
A cover letter describing your qualifications, interest in this position, and vision for engaging students in the classroom and beyond (2 page limit)
A complete curriculum vitae
A research statement (2 page limit)
A teaching statement or portfolio (2 page limit)
A statement (500 word maximum) describing ways you can contribute to the university’s mission of promoting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus, both in and out of the classroom
The names and contact information for three professional references.
Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Albaugh Assistant Professor of Statistics Heather Kitada Smalley (hsmalley@willamette.edu). Please type “SCIS Position” in the email subject line.
Review of applications will begin October 25, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.