Duke University seeks an Assistant Professor of the Practice with expertise in data
science and statistical science to teach in the Master’s in Interdisciplinary Data Science
(MIDS) program. The faculty position is hosted by the Social Science Research Institute
(SSRI) in collaboration with the Rhodes Information Initiative at Duke (iiD). The
candidate will be a core faculty member in MIDS; collaboration with the department of
Statistical Science will be central to the position, and a secondary appointment in
Statistical Science is expected. Applications are invited for this faculty position at the
rank of assistant professor of the practice to begin in the fall semester of 2022. Ranks
other than assistant will be considered. Initial salary and rank will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will be an experienced data science educator with a doctorate in
a field related to data science, and with demonstrated talent for making difficult data
science and statistics concepts accessible to students with a variety of foundational
backgrounds. Preference will be given to candidates with particular interest in
computational methods in statistics and data science, as well as interest in supervising
students in case studies.
Responsibilities include teaching three courses per year at the beginning graduate and
advanced undergraduate levels; engaging in the MIDS admissions process; and mentoring and
advising MIDS students including students enrolled in MIDS Capstone Practicums. The
secondary appointment in Statistical Science will also offer the opportunity to work with
students in the three degree programs in that Department (undergraduate, MS and PhD). In
addition to dedication to excellence in teaching and mentoring, applicants must be
interested in establishing a national reputation for their scholarship, for example, in
data science education, interdisciplinary collaborations, or research.
This is a full-time 9-month appointment. Professors of the practice at Duke are regular
rank faculty members with term renewable appointments, where the expectation is for
repeated reappointments for faculty who demonstrate excellence in education and
scholarship.
Background
Duke’s Masters in Interdisciplinary Data Science (MIDS) program connects technical
learning and expertise with the many domains in need of data insights, inviting broad
collaboration to connect data science with real-world problems. Duke’s interdisciplinary
and collaborative research culture provides an ideal place for such a program.
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The core mission of Duke University’s Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) is to
catalyze pioneering social science research and methods and their broad application. To
that end, SSRI brings together researchers with interests in problems that cross the
various social and behavioral sciences, including problems that connect with the
humanities and natural sciences.
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The Rhodes Information Initiative at Duke (iiD), launched in 2013, works with departments
and schools to transform data science education at Duke, to develop a large and vibrant
data science community, and to develop a broader base of high visibility interdisciplinary
research.
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The Department of Statistical Science is an internationally recognized center of
excellence for research and education in statistical science. With leading strengths in
Bayesian analysis, interdisciplinary applications and computationally intensive methods,
the Department offers outstanding teaching support, computational facilities, and
opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and collaboration. The educational programs
as well as the Department’s research agenda benefit from strong connections with other
groups at Duke, as well as with other collaborators, centers, companies and organizations
nationwide.
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To Apply
To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement of teaching and
research, and three references (just names and addresses; no letters needed at this time)
via:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20619<https://nam10.safelinks.pr…amp;reserved=0>.
For inquiries and e-mail correspondence please write to
mids-pop-search@duke.edu<mailto:mids-pop-search@duke.edu>. The position will remain
open until filled, and screening will begin immediately.
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