ECECS Faculty - Visiting Assistant Professor or Lecturer - Data Science

University of New Haven

ECECS Faculty – Visiting Assistant Professor or Lecturer – Data Science

Tagliatela College of Engineering

The Connecticut Institute of Technology (CIT) at the University of New Haven is seeking multiple non-tenure-track visiting assistant professor or lecturer positions in Data Science. The expected start date is January 2022.

CIT houses multiple degrees in CS/ECE/Data Science at both the BS and MS levels and also participates in the PhD program in Engineering and Applied Science. The University of New Haven has been recognized by the NSA as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO), one of only 22 universities in the United States to receive this prestigious designation. The university has made cybersecurity a top priority in its centennial fundraising challenge with the slogan of "Securing Our Future". We are looking for energetic faculty members who want to continue building our national and international reputation.

Location: The University of New Haven is in a great location. New Haven has a lot to offer, and the surrounding shoreline cities are ideal for families with Connecticut being the home of some of the best schools in the nation. East Coast cities are easily accessible by train, and the location is in close proximity to New York and Boston. 

Requirements

• D. in Data Science or related field. Exceptional candidates with an appropriate MS degree and industry experience will be considered.
• The ability to teach hands on courses in the areas of artificial intelligence, Deep Learning, Distributed & Scalable Data Engineering, machine learning, and natural language processing. Experience in application areas such social data analytics, healthcare, energy, finance, or security is desired.
• A commitment to teaching excellence, active-learning and student engagement; strong communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to collegiality and teamwork.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Service at the program, profession, departmental, college and university levels on various working groups and committees is also expected. Other duties may include working with organizations to secure industry-sponsored design projects and outreach/recruiting.

About the University and College: The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It’s a diverse and vibrant community of more than 6,800 students, with campuses around the country and around the world. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety, and public service. We offer more than 100 academic programs, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning. Here, the experience of learning is both personal and pragmatic, guided by a distinguished faculty who care deeply about individual student success. As leaders in their fields, faculty members provide the inspiration and recognition needed for students to fulfill their potential and succeed at whatever they choose to do.

The Tagliatela College of Engineering (TCoE) takes pride in providing students a well-balanced mix of hands-on education with a strong theoretical foundation that allows graduates to function effectively and confidently in the workplace. Our graduates are highly sought after and known by employers to be work-ready. Our curricula in core engineering and applied science disciplines, combined with strong interdisciplinary coursework, internships in the field, co-curricular activities, and research opportunities, enable our graduates to remain a step ahead of the competition in today's crowded job market. The TCoE is the only private engineering college in Connecticut that offers eight nationally accredited engineering and applied science programs (chemical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical and industrial & systems engineering, computer science, and chemistry). The buzz is out there beyond Connecticut too as more than half of our incoming first-year students are from out-of-state. We also serve a significant number of international students. The TCoE is ranked in the top third of undergraduate engineering programs nationwide in its category by U.S. News & World Report.

Diversity and Inclusion: The University of New Haven is committed to diversity and inclusion in higher education. The University seeks candidates whose teaching, research and/or service has prepared them to contribute diversity and inclusion in our academic community. Applicants are asked to submit a diversity and inclusion statement explaining how their teaching, scholarship and/or service, contributes to building and supporting diverse and inclusive communities.

All information on candidates will be kept confidential. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter describing their academic and/or industry experiences relevant to the position, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy and achievements, 4) a statement of research interests, 5) a diversity and inclusion statement, and 6) contact information for at least three professional references. All materials should be submitted at:  http://apply.interfolio.com/96122.