Assistant Professor - Computational Data Science

Summary

The Department of Mathematics at Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota invites applications for an Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty position. We welcome candidates with expertise in any area of Data Science and a PhD in a related field. Candidates should be able to teach introductory and advanced courses in data science, computer science, programming, and statistics, and innovative and interdisciplinary offerings in their area of interest. All Hamline faculty contribute to teaching general education courses, including First Year Seminar. We welcome candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and a record of engagement with evidence-based pedagogy and are especially eager to add to our curriculum new courses that incorporate high-impact practices, innovative use of generative artificial intelligence tools, and courses with community engagement components. Successful candidates will demonstrate readiness to develop a productive research program involving undergraduate researchers.

Our department aims to apply contemporary pedagogy to foster student success and build a welcoming community for students majoring in all disciplines. We actively collaborate to achieve these goals. We currently offer two Bachelor of Science degrees, in Applied Mathematics and Computational Data Science, and contribute to a skills-based minor in Data Visualization and a Bachelor of Science program in STEM Education. A new Computer Science Bachelor of Science program is planned to be launched in Fall 2025. We also work closely with colleagues in other fields, from Physics and Biology to Economics and Education, to provide a strong mathematics and data science education within the context of the liberal arts. Nearly all Hamline students take a course in our department to complete their general education requirements, providing us with a unique opportunity to impact every student on campus. The Department of Mathematics is actively building the community between faculty and students, for example, through Math Tea and interdisciplinary seminar series. 

The mission of Hamline University is to create a diverse and collaborative community of learners dedicated to the development of students' knowledge, values, and skills for successful lives of leadership, scholarship, and service. Hamline ranks highly in economic mobility for graduates. Our student body is reflective of the diverse community in the Twin Cities — approximately 70% of Hamline students come from traditionally underserved backgrounds. 48% of incoming students identify as first-generation college students, 46% as BIPOC students, and 43% receive Pell Grants (2023 Fast Facts). The Department of Mathematics is committed to serving all Hamline’s students, with a particular interest in equitable access for students with identities typically not invited into Mathematics and Data Science. We seek a colleague with a demonstrated interest in supporting this commitment.

The faculty member in this position will have the support and opportunities that Hamline provides for all new faculty, starting with the Dean's New Faculty Seminar - a year-long orientation to Hamline systems and processes as well as ongoing professional development. Hamline tenure-track faculty typically teach 6 courses annually, with a course release in the first year for professional development and a semester pre-tenure release pending successful third-year review.

Candidates will be asked to submit:

1. A cover letter detailing your particular interest in Hamline; your professional experience; your teaching practices and the courses you would be most excited to teach from our Computational Data Science and Applied Mathematics curriculums; your research interests, with special attention to projects suitable for collaboration with undergraduates; and your experience and commitment to supporting greater inclusivity and equity,
2. A current curriculum vitae,
3. A statement describing your teaching practices and philosophy,
4. A statement of research interests, especially describing any applicable work with undergraduates,
5. A statement describing how your experience and envisioned work at Hamline relate to the university’s commitment to greater inclusivity, equity, and justice,
6. A copy of your unofficial transcripts for all graduate work.

In addition, candidates will need to arrange for at least three (3) letters of reference to be submitted, at least one of which directly addresses your teaching in a classroom setting.

Hamline University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator and is especially interested in faculty candidates whose work and scholarship will enrich a diversity of perspectives and inclusiveness on campus.

Applications received by October 1, 2024 will receive full consideration and the position will remain open until filled. Questions may be addressed to the Chair of the search committee Irina Makarevitch at imakarevitch01@hamline.edu.

About Hamline and the Twin Cities:

Hamline University serves approximately 1,600 undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts, including highly-respected programs in education, and the School of Business. Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline is located in a residential neighborhood in the heart of the culturally vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. The campus’ neighborhood boasts global cuisine and Mississippi riverfront parks, while public transit (light-rail train) provides access to both Minneapolis’ and Saint Paul’s downtown areas with numerous cultural and sporting attractions.