Lecturer Data Science

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The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business and Technology at Georgia College & State University, with programs of study accredited by AACSB and ABET, invites applications for the position of Lecturer of Data Science. Candidates with a graduate degree and disciplinary background in Data Science or Computer Science are encouraged to apply. Those with a graduate degree in Math with substantial industry experience in Data Science/Computer Science will also be considered. The faculty member, in this 10-month position, will teach courses in data science, computer science, and math. The Department of Information Systems and Computer Science offers academic programs of study including a BS in Computer Science, BS in Data Science (started fall 2022), BBA in Management Information Systems, the Master of Management Information Systems, and participates in the highly ranked Georgia WebMBA. The candidate will meet the academic and instructional needs of students in the curriculum of the data science major. The candidate will teach data mining, data analysis, machine learning, big data analysis, statistical computing in data science as well as other courses for CS and DS majors.

Educational Requirements
Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of at least 18 semester graduate credit hours within the teaching discipline of data science/computer science/math. A master’s degree is required. A doctorate in data science, computer science, statistics, or related field is preferred.

All faculty must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))

Other Required Qualifications
All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core university and college curricula and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey. This instructor will teach one course per semester for the math department and three per semester for the information systems and computer science department.

Required Experience
understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning; successful higher education teaching experience within the candidate’s area of specialization; strong communication skills; demonstrable ability to work collegiality and effectively with individuals. In keeping with the University’s mission, we especially encourage to foster academic excellence, rigor, and distinctiveness in the public liberal arts and in business and technology education.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Preference given to candidates with two or more years experience teaching undergraduate DS classes and experience teaching CS classes or statistics. Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
A doctorate is preferred

Preferred Experience
Experience working in the data science, computer science, or statistics field. Knowledge of Python, Java, and additional programming languages.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Transcripts
• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification

Review of applicants will begin on January 12, 2025. Qualified candidates should submit their current CV, a letter of application, teaching philosophy statement, unofficial graduate transcripts, and a list of three references (names, address, phone numbers, and emails). Materials must be submitted by October 31, 2024 to receive full consideration. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Cathy Liu, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected] or 478-445-3344.