Assistant or Associate Professor of Data Science

Employer: Pepperdine University
Location: Malibu, California (US)
Salary: commensurate with experience
Date posted: Aug 23, 2024

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Position Type: Faculty Positions, Communications, Digital Media, Education, Instructional Design & Technology, Science & Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Technology, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, IT & Technology, Technology Administration/Other
Employment Level: Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type: Full Time

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Pepperdine University’s Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, located in Malibu, California, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Data Science beginning August 1, 2025. Applicants who have completed a Ph.D. in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer science, statistics or a closely related discipline by August 2025 are desired; however, candidates with post-doctoral experience are preferred. Well-qualified candidates will be able to contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of the Pepperdine experience through their teaching and scholarship interacting with undergraduates.

Seaver College places the total development of students at the heart of its educational strategy and seeks scholar-educators who demonstrate exceptional interest and effectiveness in teaching, a commitment to establishing a productive research program, and desire to mentor undergraduate students in both teaching and research. Candidates should have the background and ability to teach a broad range of undergraduate level courses in data science and specific teaching/research experience in at least one focus area such as biomedical data science, machine learning, computer vision, image processing, robotics, and natural language processing. Candidates should also have an active and promising scholarly program. Successful candidates will demonstrate an active commitment to Pepperdine University's Christian mission and the mission of Seaver College and reflect on their willingness to support the mission in their application materials. The Department and University are broadly committed to belonging, equity, and inclusion and we especially welcome applications from candidates who are committed to advancing these ideals.

The salary for this appointment will range from $87,795 to $93,909 and reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Application review will begin on November 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required as a condition of employment. Please submit all application materials by clicking [Apply Now].

Any inquiries about this position should be sent to the chair of the search committee:
Dr. Fabien Scalzo (fabien.scalzo@pepperdine.edu)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Natural Science Division
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

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Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University was established in 1937 by Mr. George Pepperdine, a Christian businessman, who stressed the desirability of a complete education built on a Christian value system. The institution is committed to the ideals of the founder. Pepperdine's Seaver College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with approximately 3,550 students. Successful candidates must demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission of the University and the mission of Seaver College. Located near Los Angeles in Southern California, Pepperdine University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity and excellence of the University and our surrounding community.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University. Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. Pepperdine pursues the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, staff and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine reserves the right to seek, hire and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists. It is the intent of the University to create and promote a diverse work force consistent with its stated goals and mission.

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