Assistant Professor of Data Analytics

Assistant Professor of Data Analytics

Ohio Wesleyan University’s Data Analytics program invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Data Analytics to begin in August 2025. We seek an enthusiastic colleague and instructor with experience in a range of disciplinary Data Analytics applications. We encourage applicants from any academic field. 

OWU’s Data Analytics program is an interdisciplinary program grounded in the liberal arts. In addition to courses in Data Analytics, Mathematics, and Computer Science, students also study in any of several cognate disciplines, including Politics and Government, Psychology, Physics, Geography, Finance, Environmental Studies, Economics, and Accounting. Throughout, students consider the ethical implications of their work and develop problem-solving skills that draw upon habits and methods of a range of disciplines.

This job is part of a cluster of positions with which Ohio Wesleyan seeks to further diversify its curriculum and faculty. This faculty cohort will join an educational community that values equity and interdisciplinarity and fosters close working relationships with students through our signature program in experiential learning, The OWU Connection. Incoming faculty will receive mentoring, professional development funds, and opportunities to connect with faculty across the Ohio 5 and GLCA consortia.  For more information about the cluster, please visit www.owu.edu/joinOWUfaculty. For more information about Academic Affairs and its commitment to DEI, please visit https://owu.edu/dei.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Director of the Data Analytics Program
• Teach six courses a year (3/3), including DATA courses currently in our catalog and additional courses developed by the hire
• Advising and mentoring students in their academic journey
• Engaging in a consistent and focused line of research in Data Analytics
• Providing service to the program, university, and profession
• Assisting in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in analytics, data science, or another data-related discipline; or a combination of an academic or professional terminal degree with relevant certifications or substantial, demonstrated industry experience in data analytics
• Evidence of preparation for teaching at the undergraduate level
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to helping students from diverse racial, social, and cultural groups attain their full potential

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as the instructor for undergraduate Data Analytics courses
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students in research
• A research program that leverages the interdisciplinary scope of OWU programs and departments and university initiatives (e.g., The OWU Connection)

Application Requirements: Applicants should submit the following: 

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Teaching statement (2-page limit): a statement articulating your teaching philosophy. Please address your ability to teach a range of courses and employ innovative pedagogical techniques to reach students from different backgrounds. 
• Diversity Statement (2-page limit): a statement that describes your experience and/or approach to supporting students from underrepresented groups, including examples of ways you have intentionally addressed diversity, equity, and inclusion in your classroom and research program.
• Research statement (2-page limit): a statement outlining the central aims of the research program you would like to develop and how it will thrive at Ohio Wesleyan. 
• Three letters of recommendation, with one focusing on teaching.
   
  Please submit all materials via www.owu.edu/joinOWUfaculty, where you will find additional information about working at OWU. Additional materials may be sent directly to facultyjobs@owu.edu. Please make sure to include “Data Analytics” in the subject line. Questions may be directed to Dr. John Krygier, search chair (jbkrygier@owu.edu). 

 Evaluation of applications will begin on January 10, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.