Job Description

Position Description Summary:
The George Washington University Data Science program invites applications for a visiting assistant professor/instructor to begin as early as the Fall 2023 semester. Successful candidates will teach graduate or undergraduate data science courses including introduction to data science and data mining. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

The Data Science Program, developed through a collaborative effort between the Departments of statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Geography, and Political Science, enables students to understand data and contribute important insights in all aspects of our data-intensive society. The program provides students a deep foundation in computational and statistical methods, the latest techniques to analyze and visualize data and the skills to apply this knowledge to real world problems. The program prepares students for successful careers with industry, research institutions and government organizations. The program’s location in the nation’s capital offers unique opportunities to connect with government agencies and high tech industries for research collaboration and funding. The program offers an MS in Data Science, a graduate certificate, a BS/MS combined degree program and an undergraduate degree.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The visiting assistant professor/instructor will teach three courses each semester including introduction to data science and data mining. Other duties may include student advising and mentoring students doing research and applied projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must either have a master’s degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or other social or natural science with a focus on data science by date of appointment. Applicants must have documented experience in the application of data science to Big Data problems in the natural and/or social sciences.
Advertised Salary: $70,000
Other Benefits:
Other Information:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, please complete an online application and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a teaching statement, and the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on June 8, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Department Link: https://datasci.columbian.gwu.edu/
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.