Teaching Assistant Professor | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Job at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

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  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Chapel Hill, NC

Job Description

Employment Type: Permanent Faculty

Vacancy ID: FAC0005301

Position Summary/Description:

The School of Data Science and Society ( SDSS ) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position to support its growing academic programs. We seek candidates with a doctoral degree in data science or a related field and a strong commitment to excellence in pedagogy for data science.

Given the interdisciplinary nature of the school and the broad interpretations of data science, we encourage applications from any substantive area that contributes to the mission, vision and values of SDSS . Candidates should also explain their methodologic expertise as it pertains to the domains of data science. 
Applicants having prior experience teaching college-level introductory classes on foundations of data science are especially encouraged to apply. In addition to teaching, successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to advise and mentor the school's growing undergraduate population. 

This position will be expected to dedicate 80% of time to teaching data science courses and 20% of the effort in service to the School. This position will be encouraged to participate in prioritized research activities on pedagogical techniques and technologies, data science academic trends and topics, and contribute to the school's efforts to expand its data science offerings at the undergraduate level . 

This position will be a 9-month appointment with the opportunity to teach in summer based on needs in the undergraduate program. The instructional load for this position will be 3 courses per semester for 6 courses taught each academic year. This is a permanent fixed-term position. The position will have an initial appointment of 3 years with the possibility of reappointment and a pathway for advancement in rank. The courses taught by the candidate may include a mix of introductory and advanced ones with a priority to cover the introductory level courses. Advanced courses will be selected from a range of thematic areas that match the faculty's expertise. Teaching assistants will provide support to large-format courses through homework grading and tutorial sessions . Sample courses include DATA110 Introduction to Data Science, DATA120 Ethics of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, DATA130 Data Literacy Foundations, DATA 140. Introduction to Data Structures and Management, and DATA150 Communication for Data Scientists. More information about the BS in Data Science curriculum can be found at Interest in the aforementioned data science courses is rapidly growing with engagement of students in a variety of disciplines including data science, business, economics, among others.

About The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Carolina rates among the nation’s great institutions of higher education, set on an historic and beautiful campus that celebrates all four seasons. Carolina’s students, faculty and staff come here from around the world, bringing varied cultural, racial and ethnic heritages that help make UNC-Chapel Hill a thriving intellectual center. We’re repeatedly ranked the nation’s best value in higher education for students seeking to earn a college degree – the University has garnered the top spot each time since the ranking’s launch in 1998.Whether you’ve just started your career, are new to academia or are a seasoned professional with assorted campus experiences to draw on, we hope you will find a great place at Carolina.

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