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Visiting Instructor of Data Science

Employer
Clarkson University
Location
Potsdam, NY

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Professional Fields, Business & Management
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job Title: Visiting Instructor of Data Science

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Graduate School

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Professor, Operations & Information Systems / Director of Business Analytics

Position Summary Guidelines: MS -Applied Data Science is seeking to hire an instructor to teach
core and elective courses in our curriculum, in our residential and online program . The courses include, but are not limited to IA 530: Probability and Statistics for Analytics, IA 640 Information Visualization, IA 502: Introduction to Probability and Statistics prerequisite course as well as possible elective courses. The projected teaching load is 4+4 The position is for 2 years and it is planned to start in August 2023.

Remote Workdays: This is a full time, on Campus position but allows for half time on Campus and
half time remote workdays.

Position Responsibilities:

  • In person and remote teaching of designated course sections as specified by the contact hours for each of the courses
  • Maintaining and updating syllabi for the designated courses in our program
  • Ongoing review and modification of labs, guided exercises, assignments and examination materials for designated courses
  • Conducting in person and remote office hours for each of the designated course sections
  • Help with academic advising and career search advice
  • Help with setting up and approving GA appointments and bi-weekly time cards for the students in our program

Health & Safety: All staff have a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves,
others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff are therefore
required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

Essential Skills:

  • Expertise in Probability, Statistic, Visualization using R package
  • Teaching and advising
  • Python and SQL competency
  • Proficiency in using a BI package (such as Tableau or PowerBI)
  • Ability to initiate tasks and work well independently
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Class management, grading, leading recitation sessions, lab design and management.

Education:
Minimal Qualifications:
MS in Applied Data Science or related field. . requirements
should be completed by the time work commences.
Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Data Science or related field

Experience:
Minimal Experience: 2 years of professional experience in data analyst and
corporate data management and 2 years of experience as instructor and/or teaching
assistant in data science courses.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

ABOUT THE BUSINESS SCHOOL: Clarkson University’s David D. Reh School of Business is accredited by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The School’s interdisciplinary Engineering and Management program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), and its Healthcare MBA Program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). Our undergraduate and graduate programs are consistently ranked by US News & World and other publications and reports among the top 100. In particular, undergraduate Global Supply Chain Management Program is consistently ranked in the top 20 in the nation.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Clarkson University is a major research institution having attained a high research activity designation from Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. We provide comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs. The University is located in Potsdam, NY, offering easy access to the Adirondack National Park, and Ottawa, in Ontario, Canada. In total, over 3,000 students attend the University. We are members of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley along with our neighboring schools SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Canton and St. Lawrence University.

Clarkson University is an equal opportunity employer; we actively seek and encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates.


FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact us at mwilcox@clarkson.edu

Organization

Working at Clarkson University

As a private, national research university, Clarkson is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation.   We ignite personal connections across academic fields and industries to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. With its main campus located in Potsdam, N.Y., and additional graduate program and research facilities in the New York Capital Region, Beacon, N.Y., and New York City, Clarkson educates 4,300 students across 95+ rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the arts, education, sciences and health professions. Clarkson alumni earn salaries that are among the top 2.5% in the nation and realize accelerated career growth.  One in five already leads as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company. 

Clarkson welcomes scholars and students from all over the world.

Our community and campus settings enhance the quality of student life and afford students access to and interaction with their faculty. We value the diversity of our University community; and we strive to attune ourselves and our programs to our global, pluralistic society. We share the belief that humane and environmentally sound economic and social development derive from the expansion, diffusion and application of knowledge.

Through our Office of Human Resources, we focus on the recruitment, onboarding, training and professional development of our employee community across multiple campuses and learning environments. The goal is a campus community where all are welcomed and valued members who contribute to the development of global citizenship by promoting a diverse and inclusive environment.

#ClarksonIgnite

#ClarksonIgnite is our catalyst for exploring, creating and achieving what’s next.

#ClarksonIgnite Fellows:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHF7vXYxeu0

The Studio  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DVBsjcafmc

Three Day Start Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz0OfPCmYso

 

IgniteClarkson is a highly-collaborative community that ignites connections across fields, industries and cultures. 

Together we ignite the mindsets and skill sets that are in demand for tomorrow’s best careers . To think, act and lead globally, we span disciplines to find new solutions and deepen our respect for the diversity of our University community.

Invest
We develop innovative programs and research portfolios in partnership with business and industry to explore, create and achieve better futures. We invest in people, ideas and our campus’ living. We give our time, resources and goodwill to drive the future.

Ensure
We are all Golden Knights who commit to living the Clarkson Values and sharing our success as a model of these ideals. Through the legacy of our personal accomplishments and generosity, we ensure the next generation has the same opportunities to create a better world for themselves and society.

Teaching at Clarkson – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyOib1dXg8A&t=3s
Women’s D1 Ice Hockey National Champions!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz0OfPCmYso
Career Fair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_smHgrwzxUU
Clarkson Bass Fishing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuNPTtJTErU
Move In Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFtMxZvTceA
Career Fair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_smHgrwzxUU

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