Professor of Data Analytics

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Drew University invites applications for a 12-month open-rank tenure-track Professor of Data Analytics, to begin August, 2019. The successful candidate will teach six course equivalents per year across the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms, including some evening classes. We have new and thriving undergraduate minors in statistics and data science and we are eager to expand our success and begin offering a Master of Science in Data Analytics. A program description may be found at http://www.drew.edu/data-analytics/.

Requirements:

Candidates are expected to teach in Drew’s newly created MS in Data Analytics. Preference will be given to candidates with comprehensive knowledge of data analytics, including implementation of data management plans for the collection, cleaning, and storage of real-world data, analyzing authentic big data sets to support data-driven decision-making, and communication of data-driven conclusions based on an analysis of real-world data to a non-technical audience.

The successful candidate will be prepared to teach most aspects of data analytics and mentor students. We seek candidates who have breadth in the discipline and who are passionate about teaching in a liberal arts context in small classes using innovative techniques. We have an interest in candidates whose work spans disciplinary boundaries. Some specific areas of potential interest include biostatistics, epidemiology, business analytics, computational statistics, data visualization and/or machine learning. Also desirable is the ability to oversee internships and to aid students as they create portfolios of their work. The successful candidate will teach five courses each academic year and will supervise internships and teach a related capstone course in the summer. In addition to excellent teaching, candidates will be expected to maintain an active program of scholarship, broadly defined, and to contribute to the university community through committee service, student advising, collaboration across disciplines, and leadership for data analytics at Drew.

Education and Experience:

A Ph.D. in statistics, computer science, data science, biostatistics, business analytics, or a related area of mathematical sciences is required.

Application:

To apply, submit the following materials as PDFs to HR0119-4@drew.edu. Please include your name in the subject. Please apply by February 15, 2019.

Cover letter

CV/Resume

Undergraduate and graduate transcripts

Personal statement that describes how your teaching and research experience speak to position 3 letters of references--at least 2 of which specifically address your experience or potential for excellence in teaching

About Drew University:

Drew University, located on a beautiful, wooded,186-acre campus in Madison, New Jersey, includes the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. It has a total enrollment of more than 2,100 students with 145 full-time faculty members. Over 35% of our undergraduate students are from underrepresented groups, and we were recently ranked 19th among baccalaureate institutions for the number of international students enrolled. The Theological and Caspersen Schools offer master’s and doctoral degrees, and the College confers bachelor’s degrees in 32 disciplines.

Drew is dedicated to exceptional faculty mentorship and hands-on learning that successfully prepares students for their futures. Students regularly connect with local communities, and because of our proximity to New York City, we are home to multiple New York Semester experiences for our undergraduate students: Wall Street, United Nations, Contemporary Art, Communications and Media, Social Entrepreneurship, and New York Theatre. The University also houses the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti, the Center for Global Education, the Center for Civic Engagement, the Center on Religion, Culture & Conflict, and the United Methodist Archives and History Center. Drew also recently received a multi-year grant to transform teaching and learning in the humanities by incorporating emerging digital technologies, methods, and pedagogies.

To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security regulations, a successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. These positions are subject to a background check.