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Date of Hire:
Fall 2023
Description:
Houghton University invites applications for a
full-time faculty appointment in the Department of Physics, Computer Science, and Data Science at the assistant or associate level starting
Fall 2023.Academic rank will be determined by previous experience; tenure-track for candidates with a Ph.D.
Houghton University
encourages faculty to pursue opportunities in their field, and provides incentives for external collaboration and outside consulting
assignments that can benefit students. Startup funding and other support is available for faculty to develop innovative research and
experiential learning programs with the Center for Data Science Analytics (CDSA).The Shannon Summer Research Institute (SSRI) also provides
support for faculty-student collaborative research each summer.
Expectations:
The successful candidate will be expected to teach a broad range of undergraduate data
science and computer science courses according to the candidate’s expertise. The candidate may choose to develop additional courses to
serve students in other majors who would benefit from instruction in data analytics. The candidate will be expected to participate with the
department in program oversight, development, and recruitment, and to contribute to general education offerings.
Qualifications:
This position requires either a master’s
degree (with significant experience) or a Ph.D. in data science, computer science, or a related quantitative field. Candidates with degrees
in other fields will be considered if they have computer programming and/or data analytics experience, providing sufficient background and
preparation to teach a variety of courses in the department.
A terminal degree at the time of hiring is required for a
tenure-track appointment; ABD or master’s degree will be considered for a term appointment with a tenure track appointment commencing
after the completion of the terminal degree. Also required are dedication to and creativity in undergraduate teaching, strong interpersonal
and leadership skills, a mature Christian faith, and an interest in integration of faith and learning.
About Computer Science and Data Science at Houghton:
The Computer
Science and Data Science programs at Houghton University provide a balanced mixture of theory and practical application, as well as
opportunities for collaborative research between faculty and students. The Data Science program is designed to equip students with technical
skills and hands-on experience coordinated through Houghton’s Center for Data Science Analytics (CDSA). The CDSA acts as a
collaboration hub; matching students, faculty and corporations with projects and internships that correspond to their interests and skill
sets. Students work closely with faculty to answer complex questions through data exploration, analysis, modeling, and visualization.
Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed as received,
with a priority deadline of January 1, 2023.
To Apply:
Visit https://www.houghton.edu/employment/faculty-openings/and follow the PROCEDUREFOR APPLICANTS. For more information about
Houghton University, visit www.houghton.edu .For questions related
specifically to this position, please contact Jill Jordan, Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics: [email protected].
About Houghton:
Founded in 1883, Houghton University is a Christian liberal arts college in the
Wesleyan tradition with a student body representing 40 states and Canadian provinces and 25 foreign countries. US News & World
Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” Guide has ranked Houghton among the Tier 1National Liberal Arts institutions.
Additional information on Houghton University can be found at: www.houghton.edu.
Houghton University is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student
body. Successful candidates will evidence similar commitments.
