Faculty Professor Teaching Assistant - Full-Time
- Employer
- University of Pittsburgh
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Dec 20, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science & Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Technology, Other Science & Technology
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Faculty Leadership Role for Innovative Academic
Programs
The School of Computing and Information (SCI) at the University of
Pittsburgh (Pitt) invites applications for an inaugural Faculty
Director for academic programs. The Faculty Director will spearhead
SCI’s Professional Graduate Program Initiative (PGPI) for an
innovative new class of academic programs (online and residential)
that are inclusive, accessible, and affordable at scale for the
workforce. The Faculty Director will work closely with a
professional staff team, current and future faculty members, and
future staff hires to shape the school’s PGPI offerings. These
programs include the school’s signature online Master of Data
Science (MDS) and our interdisciplinary residential undergraduate
data science major as well as future offerings. The Faculty
Director will teach courses and hold an appointment as Teaching
Assistant, Teaching Associate, or Teaching Professor.
The Faculty Director will promote and implement a vision for
graduate and undergraduate education at SCI focused on career
advancement and social mobility of learners. This role involves a
combination of curricular innovation, academic program leadership,
and teaching, along with establishing partnerships across the
university and industry to ensure programs meet high quality
standards and evolving workforce needs.
The key responsibilities of the Faculty Director include:
• Lead faculty in managing, improving, and developing academic
programs, focusing on interdisciplinary, workforce-aligned
curricula to expand access.
• Collaborate with faculty to design and implement stackable
credentials that support lifelong learning and career development
for a wide range of learners.
• Teach courses at SCI with a reduced teaching load to accommodate
administrative responsibilities.
• Oversee academic program resources, including hiring and
mentoring new faculty and staff, managing budgets, and advocating
for infrastructure and support.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders to strengthen curricular
relevance, experiential learning opportunities, and career
placement outcomes.
• Develop program assessments, report outcomes, and implement
improvements based on findings.
• Promote a representative, inclusive, and welcoming
environment.
Commensurate with experience, the faculty rank for this position
may be Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor,
or Teaching Professor in the appointment stream outside the
tenured/tenure stream. The Faculty Director is appointed with a
faculty position and has reduced teaching and summer compensation
for administrative service. The Faculty Director’s home department
will be selected through consultation with the candidate,
department faculty, and the Dean.
Learn more about the school at our website https://sci.pitt.edu. Inquiries and
nominations may be sent in confidence to
sci-recruit@pitt.edu.
Required Qualifications
• Doctoral or terminal degree in Data Science, Computer Science,
Information Science, or a related discipline.
• At least three years of teaching experience related to Data
Science, Computer Science, Information Science, or a related
discipline.
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid (online/in-person)
environments.
• Experience with workforce-aligned curriculum development and
academic program design.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with
partners.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience designing and delivering online courses and scalable
programs at the undergraduate or graduate levels, especially for
adult learners.
• Experience coordinating and/or developing faculty development
initiatives focused on course design and delivery for the adult and
online learner.
• Experience collaborating with private and public sector partners
to develop career-focused, timely curricula.
• Leadership and management experience, such as budget oversight,
strategic planning, staff management, grant writing, and
faculty-staff collaboration.
• Proficiency in teaching and developing data science or computer
science curricula, including capstone projects and experiential
learning opportunities.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary settings and
collaborating on complex initiatives with multiple
stakeholders.
• Experience in using data-informed strategies for forecasting,
assessment, and continuous improvement.
• A record of contributions to the field through research,
scholarship, professional practice, or educational
innovation.
About the School of Computing and Information (SCI)
As Pitt’s newest school, SCI is a growing, interdisciplinary
community dedicated to collaboratively transforming lives for a
better digital future, from our community to the world. Since 2017,
SCI has hired over 40 faculty members and continues to expand. We
create transformative education and conduct research that enrich
both individual and societal growth, powered by innovation and
impact. We seek candidates who share our values to nurture and
sustain an equitable and inclusive environment for students,
faculty, staff, alumni, and our many partners.
SCI is committed to the well-being of our community through its
scholarship, education, and faculty development initiatives,
including programs and policies to promote a healthy work-life
balance; support for two-career couples; professional development,
career advancement, and mentoring; and ongoing efforts to recruit,
retain, and develop a faculty representative of society. Candidates
who have experience working with students from varied lived
experiences are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, a teaching statement, optional evidence of teaching
assessment, optional letter of commitment to representation, and
the names of at least three recommenders. The cover letter should
outline the candidate’s vision for academic programs and detail
their experience in academic programs and curricular innovation.
Six recommendation letters are needed for appointment at rank of
Teaching Associate Professor or Teaching Professor. Candidates have
the option to be notified before recommenders are contacted.
Application review is underway. For full consideration, please
submit applications by February 1, 2025. Applications will be
accepted after this date until the position is filled or May 1,
2025, whichever comes first. On-campus interviews are expected to
begin after February 1, 2025, with a start date of August 15,
2025.
Questions about the search and/or application status may be emailed
to sci-recruit@pitt.edu.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
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