Assistant Professor of Data Science

Assistant Professor of Data Science

This position is: OPEN

Job Number: 630 Posted: 10/26/21 Revised: 9/19/22 Location: Remote -- Posting Type: Faculty

Position Summary

Eastern University, a university of the liberal arts, sciences and professional studies located in

St. Davids, Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Data

Science/Computer Science/Applied Mathematics.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

 Faculty responsibilities include 30 credit course load per year in Data Science, Mathematics and Computer Science Classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

 Additional faculty responsibilities include scholarship, advising students, program administration, committee service and departmental and university activities.

 Embody values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.

 Seek to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a graduate degree (a Ph.D. is preferred) in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science or Applied Mathematics. Knowledge of Python, R and SQL are desired. Preference will be given to applicants with applied experience in the field. To be considered, candidates should have a commitment to excellent teaching in a Christian context.

To be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter to include a brief statement of their

faith, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of graduate transcripts, and three professional letters of

recommendation to eujobs@eastern.edu.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a religious commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to endorse by signing Eastern University’s doctrinal statement. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process.

Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening.

The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit

history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of

education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration

status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the

following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential

personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to

complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection

clearances:

1) Affidavit; 2) FBI Criminal Record Check; 3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and; 4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child

Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact

with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must

be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.