Immediately Need Teaching Assistant Professor in North Carolina
Job title: Teaching Assistant Professor
Company: University of North Carolina
Job description: The School of Data Science and Society (SDSS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for the position of Teaching Assistant Professor in the MADS program, UNC's online Masters of Applied Data Science degree. This position will report to the Dean of the School.
This position will hold a supervisory role for section instructors that deliver the synchronous material for the Master of Applied Data Science (MADS) program courses, providing mentoring and guidance to them and being able to fill in when needed. This role will actively participate in the design and implementation of a scalable section instructor hiring and development process that aligns with the program's evolution over time and contributes to engagement of section instructors.
This position will also teach multiple sections for the MADS program when needed and according to their academic and professional background. This role will also contribute to the development of new courses and electives for the MADS program, according to their academic and professional background.
The position will participate in prioritized research activities on pedagogical techniques and technologies, data science academic trends and topics, and potential electives and concentrations for SDSS's academic programs, and will work with SDSS's Senior Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs to suggest improvements to SDSS's academic programs.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Ph.D. and previous teaching experience at an undergraduate and/or graduate level in Data Science or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Teaching and research experience in data science related courses and research.
- Previous supervisory experience is a plus;
- Experience in curriculum design and pedagogical research is a plus;
- Experience in teaching in formal online settings is a plus.
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Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Other document in documents required is a teaching statement.
Suggested start date is July 1, 2024 but an earlier start date is possible depending on candidate availability.
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Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Emma Dehne, Associate Director of MADS
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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Location: North Carolina
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