Instructor of Data Science and Analytics

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of North Dakota invites applications for multiple 12-month positions on the Teaching Track to begin in 2021.  Applicants should possess a Master’s or PhD degree in Data Science or a closely-related field, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a commitment to high quality undergraduate and graduate instruction.

The areas of interest for these positions include Data Science, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Distributed and Parallel Processing, Business Intelligence, Database Management, and Data Engineering.  The school is particularly interested in candidates whose expertise will contribute to UND’s Grand Challenges of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Human Health, Rural Health and Communities, Autonomous Systems, and Big Data.  More information on the Grand Challenges may be found at und.edu/research/grand-challenges/ . 

UND is a Ph.D. granting research university with a student body of approximately 14,000 and with over 200 fields of study.  UND was recently ranked among the top 25 most innovative universities in the country by the US News and World Report and is one of the top universities in the American Northern Plains.  The city of Grand Forks is home to 57,000 people and has been rated as one of the Top 5 Best College Towns and America’s Best Hockey Town.  Grand Forks features excellent schools, affordable housing, and safe neighborhoods.

Grand Forks has been rated as one of the top communities in the nation in which to live and work.  Benefits of the community include excellent schools, affordable housing, and safe neighborhoods.  UND’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is committed to faculty development and maintaining a true balance between teaching and service, and between career and family.  It’s a great place to pursue your career.

Applications received before January 15, 2021 will receive full consideration.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Applications should include the following materials: application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research philosophy, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three professional references.  All documents should be submitted electronically in PDF format through the following website: UND Jobs