"Adjunct Professor for Data Visualization"

Job Description

Job Title: Adjunct Professor for Data Visualization

Department: Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing

Reports to: NSMC Chair

Effective Date: Spring 2026

# of Direct Reports: 0

# of People Supported: 1

The adjunct will teach the course Data Visualization. The course is described as the following: MAC-2050/ DAT5050 Data Visualization (3 Credits). This course focuses on building creative and technical skills to transform data into visual reports for the purpose of engendering a shared understanding. Students will discover what data visualization is, and how visualization and storytelling can be used to better see and understand data. Throughout the semester, students will examine the fundamental concepts of data visualization and explore visualization techniques, identifying and applying the various visualizing tools and software. By the end of the course, students will be able to prepare and import data and explain the relationship between data analytics and data visualization. Throughout the course students will also learn presentation skills. Graduate equivalent: DAT.5050

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teach the course MAC2050/DAT5050, which includes 2 lectures per week (1 hour and 20 minutes/ lecture session) Days and times of lecture are TBD by professor and chair
• Use Brightspace as a digital learning platform for course materials and grading
• Hold 3 office hours per week

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Qualifications:

Education: M.S., Ph.D., post-docs, or experienced academicians with a strong background in a related discipline (e.g.- computer science, mathematics, data analysis)

Experience: Experience with teaching a similar course is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking around a classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds at times.

Salary: The annual salary for this position is dependent upon the adjunct union contract

Hours Expectation: 2 lectures per week (1 hour and 20 minutes/ lecture session) as well as 3 office hours per week. Days and Times: TBD

Housing: Housing is not provided.

Benefits: Adjunct instructors may contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.

Job Type: Part Time

Pay: $3,375 - $3,675

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