Assistant Professor of Data Science
Florida Polytechnic University

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Assistant Professor of Data Science   Job Description Summary   The Department of Data Science and Business Analytics (DSBA) at Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Data Science position beginning August 2022. We are looking for candidates with proven research and teaching experience in Data Science, with a focus in Statistical Learning, Time Series Modeling, and/or Data Engineering.

The DSBA Department is home to two undergraduate degree programs (BS-Data Science and BS-Business Analytics), and two graduate degree programs (MS-Engineering in Engineering Management Track, and MS-Computer Science in Data Science Track). There are five undergraduate concentrations: Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Intelligent Mobility, Quantitative Economics & Econometrics, Big Data Analytics, and Health Systems Engineering.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to develop a highly successful teaching and research program, attract independent research funding, publish the results of their research studies in leading scientific journals of their discipline, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, and to teach effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate level courses. In addition, the candidates are expected to assist in the educational mission of the department and to provide academic service as requested by the Chair of the Department. Faculty at Florida Polytechnic University are encouraged to build strong industry relations to further high impact business and industry research.   Job Description   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Computational Science, Data Engineering, or other closely related fields.
• Credentials by degree and/or experience to support delivery of core courses in the department.
• Teaching and/or relevant industry experience

DESIRED / PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and interdisciplinary funded applied research.
• Experience in curriculum delivery and development
• Experience with students' academic mentoring
• Experience in program assessment and execution of a continuous improvement plan.
• Active participation in professional activities and organizations.
• Prior professional US experience with progressive responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse campus

ABOUT FLORIDA POLY:

Florida Polytechnic University opened for classes in 2014-15 and is the twelfth university in the Florida State University System. The University was created as a STEM-focused public university that offers high-value undergraduate and graduate degrees and that has intentional industry connections with a focus on economic development of the high-tech I-4 corridor. Dedicated to preparing students for the competitive STEM workforce, Florida Polytechnic University blends traditional subject matter mastery with problem solving and laboratory experiences to provide students with learning opportunities applicable to both the workplace and a career of lifelong learning. The University delivers its courses in small class sizes, emphasizes a positive student to faculty experience, and is dedicated to both its teaching and research mission.

Faculty are employed at Florida Poly via renewable, term defined appointments, codified in a collective bargaining agreement, that substantially mirrors tenure systems with reappointment and progression in rank upon completion of a significant review of accomplishments.

Lakeland, home to Florida Polytechnic University's ultra-modern campus, is located along the I-4 High Tech Corridor halfway between Tampa and Orlando. Our central Florida community combines small town comfort with big-city culture. Florida's High-Tech Corridor is home to 11,000 high-tech businesses, and Polk County alone has more than 600,000 residents, four universities and one state college. Lakeland is just a 45-minute drive from Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, professional sports teams, and thriving performing art centers. With no income tax in Florida, and home values increasing 14.3% on average over the past year, Lakeland and central Florida continue to rise among the best places to live and work.

EXPECTED STARTING SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE:

• Positions are open until filled (or recruitment cancelled). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

• Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United States. This proof must be provided prior to employment at the University. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

APPLICATION PROCESS: All Applicants are required to submit the following in PDF format to the Florida Polytechnic Careers Website:

• Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy which includes the individual's capacity to teach courses listed in the DSBA curriculum.
• List of at least 3 professional references (names and contact information)
• Unofficial copy of the Ph.D./M.Sc. transcript

Diversity Statement:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

 Special Instructions Regarding Attachments:

 

Required attachments are listed on each posting.   Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. 

 

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. 

 

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.  

  

  This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04. 

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