"Assistant Professor of Data Science - (FAC003220)"

Assistant Professor of Data Science - (FAC003220)

Assistant Professor of Data Science

Department Name:D0018 Mathematics and Statistics

Description

Applicants should submit the following via mathjobs.org: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Graduate transcript, Teaching Statement, Research Statement, and at least three confidential letters of recommendation with at least one addressing teaching. The candidate will be expected to play an important role in the undergraduate Data Science Program, pursue a research agenda in related areas, and provide service to the department, university, and the profession.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Houston - Downtown is inviting applications for a position at the level of Assistant Professor of Data Science to begin teaching in the academic year of 2024-2025. A Ph.D. Degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or related fields is required by May 2024. The successful applicant will be expected to be an excellent instructor and mentor; being able to teach graduate courses in Data Analytics or Statistics, or Mathematics as well as undergraduate courses in Data Science, and Mathematics or Statistics.  

•  Ability to teach data analytics or statistics or mathematics courses at the graduate level
• Ability to teach data science, and mathematics or statistics courses at the undergraduate level
• Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate student projects or other high-impact activities
• Acknowledge of statistical software packages such as Python, R, and SQL
• Ability and willingness to provide leadership in curriculum development and professional service
• Research potential and plans for continuing research activity.

The University is located in the heart of Harris County and the Houston metroplex, the University of Houston-Downtown is a public university that serves the fourth largest city and one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation. UHD offers Bachelor's degrees in 44 areas of study and nine master's degrees. Current enrollment is approximately 15,000 students, making UHD the second largest member institution in the University of Houston System. UHD is a federally designated Hispanic and Minority Serving University. For 2021 and for a third consecutive year, UHD was awarded the Insight Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.

EEO/AA

Qualifications

Ph.D. degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or related fields.

About University of Houston Downtown

The second-largest university in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown. Led by President Loren J. Blanchard, UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future. 

Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in size, scope, and service, now offering 46 bachelor’s and 11 master’s degree programs and 17 fully online programs within its four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology.

UHD educates approximately 15,000 students annually. With more than 77% of UHD’s students coming directly from Harris County, UHD is not just a university in Houston, but Houston’s University and an Anchor Institution for the region.

UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. While the student population is largely Hispanic at 53% and African-American at 20%, more than 64 countries are represented. Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and its graduates have the lowest student loan debt in the state. Importantly, 70% of UHD freshman students are the first in their families to attend college.

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at HCC-Coleman College.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation, Unofficial Transcripts, Teaching Philosophy or Statement, Research Statement, Publications

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular/Benefits

Job Posting: Nov 1, 2023, 10:30:06 PM