Category:: Academic / Faculty
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Department:: Mathematical Sciences
Locations:: Newport, RI
Posted:: Dec 5, 2022
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: PT No Benefits
Position ID:: 156554

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Department of Mathematical Sciences is seeking adjunct faculty for teaching assignments during the 2022-2023 academic year. Courses include our DSA-202 and STA-173.

DSA202: Data Analysis and Visualization (3 Credits) Spring 2023, Currently Monday, Wednesday, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM, but alternative scheduling may be possible.
Prerequisites: (DSA201 and CSC103) and (STA173 or an MTH course numbered 172 or higher).
In this course students study data structures, data representation, data cleaning, visualization techniques, software for visualization and analysis, data patterns, time-dependent data, hypothesis generation, and descriptive statistics. Use of software such as Python along with selected data-science-related Python libraries and Tableau.

STA173: Statistical Methods (3 Credits) Spring 2023, Two sections, both Monday and Wednesday, one at 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM and the other at 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM.
This course will address a broad spectrum of fundamental statistics concepts. The topics include exploratory data analysis, basic probability distributions, sampling distributions, interval estimations, hypothesis testing, and significance testing (P-Values) with single, paired and two-sample problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and teach classes
• Prepare, proctor and grade examinations
• Grade and return student assignments, examinations, reports, etc. in a timely manner
• Provide a course syllabus at the start of the semester to the department chair (A template will be provided by the department chair.)
• Basic use of the Canvas learning management system to disseminate syllabus, and other course material to students. (Help using this system is available, if needed.)
• Hold weekly office hours
• Use Salve email (i.e., @salve.edu) to send and receive official email correspondence with students, staff, and administrators.

Requirements:

A minimum of a master's degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline, along with teaching experience

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter, resume, and references. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.

URL: www.salve.edu