Lecturer, Front-End Development, Data Visualization and Interactive Visualization

Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The University of Miami’s (UM) School of Communication (SoC) is seeking a Lecturer to teach in one or more of the following areas: front-end development, information design, and interactive data visualization. This is a joint appointment between the School of Communication’s Department of Interactive Media and Department of Journalism and Media Management. The candidate will teach classes in both departments. The position has a 4-4 teaching load, and the candidate is expected to maintain a record of creative activity.

We are looking for candidates with experience teaching these or similar topics, and with at least a Masters degree in a related field. The ideal candidate will help develop the School of Communication’s burgeoning programs in interactive media and data journalism.

The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in tools and programming languages commonly used in data reporting (Excel, Tableau, R/Python, etc..) as well as solid skills in front end development, and interactive data visualization (HTML, CSS, Javascript, d3.js, js frameworks, etc...).

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the United States (US)  for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our shared purpose of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT), we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making UM a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 13,400 faculty and staff from all over the world.

Miami is the largest metro area of Florida and the seventh in the United States. Nicknamed as the “Capital of Latin America”, it is a hub for international trade and tourism and has a flourishing biomedical and biotechnological industry. Miami’s cosmopolitanism brings to the city influences from all around the globe and particularly from the Americas, providing the city with a rich and diverse cultural life and wonderful gastronomy. Despite being one of the largest urban areas in the world the privileged location of Miami, between the Everglades and Biscayne Bay, and its proximity to the Florida Keys makes the city a perfect place for those that enjoy nature and the outdoors.

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Please apply on-line at www.miami.edu/careers.

For questions about the position, please contact Prof. Kim Grinfeder: grinfeder@miami.edu

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty

Pay Grade:

50