"Assistant Professor of Data Science - (FAC003449)"

Assistant Professor of Data Science - (FAC003449)

Assistant Professor of Data Science

Department Name:D0018 Mathematics and Statistics

Description

Applicant should submit the following via mathjob.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 academic year of 2025-2026. A Ph.D. Degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or related fields is required by May 2025. 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.   

EEO/AA                                                                                                                                                                                  

Qualifications

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

About University of Houston Downtown

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

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 Lone Star College CyFair.

The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.

The University of Houston - Downtown 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: Aug 13, 2024, 1:38:41 AM