Data Science Professor of the Practice

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Professor of the Practice to lead the graduate capstone course delivery, teach data science courses in the MADS program, and participate in admissions decisions. The role emphasizes client-facing capstone experiences, collaboration with cross-sector partners, and ensuring quality in online program delivery.

Preferred candidates will have strong teaching records at the graduate level, experience with online instruction, and an aptitude

Qualifications

• The applicants must have a Ph.D. in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field, or a master’s degree in a related field accompanied by substantial professional experience in the practice of data science.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate the delivery of the graduate capstone course by vetting projects in conjunction with the school’s Office of Cross-Sector Partnership, overseeing and grading student work, and communicating with the external clients of capstone projects.
• Teach a wide range of the DATA courses offered in the MADS program, including the culminating capstone experience, in coordination with other teaching faculty.
• Serve on the Admissions Committee for MADS, reviewing candidates who meet program qualifications and making admission decisions.
• Collaborate with school staff on curricular improvements to ensure the online program management vendor delivers services that meet university academic standards.
• Oversee continuous quality improvement of the curriculum by reviewing instructor and student feedback and implementing changes.
• Take an active role in planning and carrying out the optional on-campus immersion held during the summer.
• Participate in virtual student recruitment sessions four times a year.

Education

Ph.D. in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field; or a master’s degree in a related field with substantial professional experience in the practice of data science

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Professor of the Practice to lead the graduate capstone course delivery, teach data science courses in the MADS program, and participate in admissions decisions. The role emphasizes client-facing capstone experiences, collaboration with cross-sector partners, and ensuring quality in online program delivery.

Preferred candidates will have strong teaching records at the graduate level, experience with online instruction, and an aptitude