Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer 10 months)

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

University at Buffalo invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer, 10 months) focused on delivering graduate-level courses in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Computational Science. The successful candidate will also advise students and help expand curricula within the MS-ESDS program.

We seek collaborators who value teamwork, student success, and inclusive education. The IAD supports research and teaching across data-driven disciplines on UB's North Campus in

Qualifications

• PhD in data science, computer science, computational sciences, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• Experience teaching AI, data science, or related courses at graduate level.
• Ability to supervise industry internships and student projects.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Teach AI, data science, and computational science courses at the graduate level.
• Advise graduate students and supervise internships and projects.
• Support program accreditation and educational grant efforts.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the MS-ESDS program.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Advising students

Data science

Education

PhD in data science or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer 10 months)

Position Title Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer 10 months)

Department

Department Computational & Data-Enabled Science & Engineering

The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science ( IAD ) at the University at Buffalo (UB) invites applications for one Assistant Professor of Teaching position (Lecturer) in line with their experience and prior positions and offer competitive salaries. We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a team environment and in a diverse community of students and faculty, and who share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

Responsibilities and expectations are commensurate with rank and experience. The successful candidate will focus primarily on teaching and curriculum development within core courses of the data science programs.

The faculty’s primary duties are teaching Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Computational Science-related courses at the graduate level and advising these students. Other duties may include industry internship and student project supervision, experiential learning and student excellence initiatives; accreditation objectives; diversity enhancement; program administration, and external educational grant support. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in and a passion for teaching courses in artificial intelligence, statistical learning, data mining, machine learning, database fundamentals, and related data models and queries.

The IAD is the home of several graduate programs, including a Ph.D. in Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering ( CDSE ), an MS in Engineering Science with Data Science focus ( ESDS ), an MS in Engineering Science with Artificial Intelligence focus ( ESAI ), an MS in Engineering Science with AI and Data Innovation focus, and a MPS in Data Science Applications ( DSA ). IAD coordinates interdisciplinary research including applications of data, computer, and computational sciences across various domains. The primary responsibility of the advertised positions is for the MS- ESDS program.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About the University at Buffalo

UB is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities ( AAU ), and the largest and most comprehensive university in The State University of New York ( SUNY ) system, with about 22,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate and professional students and 1600 fulltime faculty. UB (together with Stony Brook University) is the official flagship university of SUNY and premier public institution in the Northeast. The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has 7,300 students enrolled across 9 academic departments.

About Buffalo

Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State and a hub connecting the East Coast and the Midwest. It features a rapidly growing economy, low cost-of-living, historic and eclectic neighborhoods, world-class art galleries and museums, a vibrant theater and music community, the Lake Erie waterfront, a city-wide system of parks designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and major and minor league sports teams. The awe-inspiring Niagara Falls are just 20 minutes away. Buffalo is also a border city to Canada with direct access to the Toronto metro area. The IAD is located on UB’s North Campus in suburban Amherst, an area known for its outstanding public schools and services.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer ( EOE ) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have a PhD degree in data science, computer science, computational sciences, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related field. Degree must be conferred prior to appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Prodig+ No

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range Competitive

Additional Salary Information

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus North Campus

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title IAD Associate Director

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone [phone]

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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].