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The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Drew University invites applications for a 12-month open-rank tenure-track professor of Data Analytics, with a start date of May 23, 2022. The successful candidate will teach six course equivalents per year across the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms, including some evening classes. Roughly half of the teaching responsibilities will be in our Master of Science in Data Analytics program and half in our undergraduate program.  More information may be found on our website: https://drew.edu/math-computer-science-department/

Expectations:

Candidates are expected to teach courses and mentor students at the undergraduate level and in our MS in Data Analytics program. Preference will be given to candidates with a 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. Ability to teach SQL and relational databases required.

The successful candidate will be prepared to teach most aspects of data analytics. We seek candidates who have breadth in the discipline and who are passionate about innovative teaching within a liberal arts context in small classes. We have an interest in candidates whose work spans disciplinary boundaries. Some specific areas of potential interest include biostatistics, epidemiology, business analytics, computational statistics, databases, and data visualization. Also required 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:

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. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

• Cover letter
• CV/Resume
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Student course evaluations, if available
• Personal statement that describes how your experience applies to the position
• Please arrange for 3 letters of references—at least 2 of which specifically address your teaching experience or potential—to be sent to adefays@drew.edu

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.