Emory University

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The Department of Quantitative Theory and Methods at Emory University invites applications for a full-time teaching track faculty position. QTM is a new, rapidly growing interdisciplinary department at Emory with faculty from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds including anthropology, biology, computer science, economics, English, history, operations research, philosophy, political science, public health, sociology, and statistics.

We seek candidates with a PhD in data science or related field to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the department, we encourage applications from any substantive area that contributes to the current data science ecosystem. Candidates should have a strong commitment to pedagogy, and to advising undergraduates from a diversity of backgrounds. Candidates with prior experience designing and teaching college-level classes in programming for data science, machine learning, or data visualization are especially encouraged to apply.

Faculty appointments will be made at the teaching track rank of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor commensurate with current academic standing and achievement (see https://college.emory.edu/faculty/documents/lecture-track/principles_procedures_teaching-track-appointment-reappointment-promotion_oct-2023.pdf).

Successful candidates will demonstrate experience and ability to teach both introductory and advanced undergraduate classes on statistics and data science with a typical teaching load of 5 courses per academic year. In addition to teaching, successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to advise/mentor the department’s growing undergraduate population and contribute to our many experiential programs. Finally, successful candidates will contribute to the academic life and governance of the department, college, and university.

We seek colleagues who are eager to nurture and support growth of students, staff, and faculty, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, first-generation, and international community members, as well as those with disabilities, among others.

Submit application materials via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/156583 and include the following materials:

1-page cover letter that clearly summarizes teaching experience and evidence of excellence in teaching.
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Statement of teaching experience, interests, and philosophy.
Statement detailing experience and philosophy regarding teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and/or contributions to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Any additional information related to professional development, pedagogical scholarship or evidence of teaching effectiveness that speaks to your commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduates.

Items 3-5 should not exceed eight pages combined.

Review of applications will begin on November 18, 2024, but all applications received before December 3, 2024 will receive full consideration.

Emory University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.