Data Science, Fixed Term - State University Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Saint Cloud, MN

15h

About The Position

The successful candidate will teach a mix of introductory and advanced statistics and data science courses, serve on department committees, be professionally active, and perform other duties as assigned. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a professional goal to become an outstanding teacher-scholar using research-based, best-practices pedagogy. They are expected to teach using both in-person and alternative delivery methods such as online and hybrid. They will regularly engage in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on pedagogical growth.

Requirements

Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Statistics, Data Science, or closely related area
Demonstrated potential to be an effective instructor utilizing best teaching practices
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Nice To Haves

A Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, or closely related area
Experience engaging students in experiential learning through real-world projects
Experience with teaching and assessment of online courses

Responsibilities

teach a mix of introductory and advanced statistics and data science courses
serve on department committees
be professionally active
perform other duties as assigned
establish and maintain a professional goal to become an outstanding teacher-scholar using research-based, best-practices pedagogy
teach using both in-person and alternative delivery methods such as online and hybrid
regularly engage in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on pedagogical growth

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents