Assistant or Associate Professor of Data Analytics (Tenure Track)

Stonehill College; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehill College seeks a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Data Analytics on a tenure track. The role involves teaching graduate courses, contributing to program development, and engaging in research. Candidates should hold a Doctoral Degree and demonstrate commitment to inclusive education.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Engagement in Academic Conferences

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree required.
• Experience in higher education expected.
• Commitment to research productivity essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in Data Analytics.
• Contribute to quality assurance and accreditation.
• Advise and recruit students.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Mentoring

Education

Doctoral Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor of Data Analytics (Tenure Track)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested applicants should submit online (1) a letter of application (cover letter), (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (a teaching philosophy/statement and summaries of student evaluations). (4) Diversity and inclusion: Candidates are encouraged to address their commitment to, and/or experiences with, creating an inclusive environment in the classroom. Two recommendation letters are required, and each should be submitted online by the person giving the reference. Please submit the required documentation via the URL link below. Please do not email documents. For questions, please contact Dr. Alicia Lamere, Chair of the Search Committee, at [e-mail].

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Data Analytics (Tenure Track)

Posting Number

Posting Number 2012001193P

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Hours/Day

Regular/Temporary

Regular/Temporary Regular

If Temporary: Number of Weeks/Months

Calendar Type

Calendar Type Academic Year

If Academic Position: Number of Weeks/Months

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

Preferred Start Date

Preferred Start Date 07/01/2024

Position Summary Information

About Stonehill

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948, Stonehill is a private Catholic college located just 22 miles from downtown Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, the College engages its 2,500+ students in 80+ rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields.

Faithful to the Holy Cross tradition in education, Stonehill College is committed to developing the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social competencies of its students and seeks to build and sustain a campus community that embraces diversity and inclusion in its teaching, learning, living, and working. Stonehill values a diversity of persons, opinions, and cultural and religious perspectives. In fulfillment of its motto, Lux et Spes (“Light and Hope”), the College cultivates in its students the competence to think, act, and lead with courage toward creating a more just and compassionate world.

Position Summary

The 30-credit Master of Science in Data Analytics is designed to meet the demand from employers and provide students with an end-to-end analytics education through a core curriculum with real practical experience. The MS in Data Analytics prepares students with a deep understanding of the technical aspects of working with data, along with the capacity to identify and communicate analysis to stakeholders. Students graduate with a portfolio of work demonstrating their abilities and receive a Tier 3 SAS Academic Specialization. The program also offers a 15-credit Data Analytics Graduate Certificate, and in the future will feature a core and STEM curriculum that will allow students to specialize within areas of interest, such as AI and business analytics.

Graduate business programs are AACSB -accredited and housed within the division of Graduate and Professional Studies and the Leo J. Meehan School of Business. The Division of Graduate and Professional Studies provides academic leadership and oversight of the College’s graduate and professional programs. GPS offers in-person, hybrid, and fully online master’s degrees, graduate certificates, and professional development in business, education, and professional science programs. Our academic programs are designed to empower working professionals and recent graduates to expand their employment and career opportunities through rigorous, convenient, and flexible academic offerings. Faculty in the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies work within their respective graduate department as well as collaboratively with joint and undergraduate colleagues in related undergraduate Departments. GPS works closely and collaboratively with the Leo J. Meehan School of Business, and working across the division and school is an expectation of all faculty members. This position is eligible for hire at either an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank, with future opportunity to serve as program coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Analytics within the Master of Science in Data Analytics will teach a variety of graduate courses such as Statistics for Data Analytics, Database & Data Warehouse Concepts, Data Mining, Database Applications, Visualization & Digital Storytelling, and others. Graduate courses are offered in-person, hybrid, and fully online, and faculty are expected to effectively teach within each of these modalities.

In addition, as a member of GPS , the faculty will contribute to quality assurance and accreditation, policy development, and liaising with external stakeholders, as well as student recruitment efforts and advising.

Education and/or Experience

Doctoral Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Additionally, experience in graduate higher education and teaching online is expected.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The applicant must commit to ongoing research productivity and demonstrate participation in the broader academic community in terms of journal review responsibilities, participation in academic conferences, and other academic roles. A commitment to service to the Department, School, and College is also essential. The applicant must show a strong interest in teaching and mentoring graduate students and enjoy working closely with student advisees to establish academic and professional goals.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use their hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must be able to use the stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Licenses/Certifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants should submit online (1) a letter of application (cover letter), (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (a teaching philosophy/statement and summaries of student evaluations). (4) Diversity and inclusion: Candidates are encouraged to address their commitment to, and/or experiences with, creating an inclusive environment in the classroom. Two recommendation letters are required, and each should be submitted online by the person giving the reference. Please submit the required documentation via the URL link below. Please do not email documents. For questions, please contact Dr. Alicia Lamere, Chair of the Search Committee, at [e-mail].

Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

Cover Letter

Evidence of Teaching Excellence

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Course Evaluations

Optional Documents

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