Assistant Professor of Data Science-Tenure Track
Assistant Professor of Data Science-Tenure Track
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Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond IN a small city thats just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton Cincinnati Indianapolis and Chicago.
Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research studies internships and volunteering Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable realworld experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices which include respect for persons integrity a commitment to peace and justice simplicity and consensusbased community decisionmaking. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20 of our student body are international coming from 60 nations in 2022 and 24 are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ communities and has a fourstar rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlhams institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.
Earlham College is seeking an Assistant Professor of Data Science to join our team.
Job Summary:
Earlham College invites applications for a tenuretrack position in the Data Science Program at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in July 2025. Data Science at Earlham exists at the intersection of computer science and math serving students across the liberal arts spectrum. Earlham honors experiential education and collaboration with other departments as key components of our approach. We are committed to building an inclusive program that is welcoming to a wide variety of students and faculty. Our students are engaged in a high level of undergraduate research with faculty.
Responsibilities:
- Typical course load: three courses per semester. Upperdivision classes generally have no more than 20 students
- Leadership of the Data Science program
- Advising data science majors and minors
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will:
hold a Ph.D. in data science mathematics applied mathematics statistics computer science or a closely related discipline by the start date. It is possible that candidates who are ABD or in exceptional circumstances have equivalent experience will also be considered.
teach courses across the data science curriculum including Statistical Modeling for Data Science and Mathematical Statistics
conduct data science research involving undergraduate students at Earlham
demonstrate experience with and a passion for innovative teaching
demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusion and belongingness
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
be passionate about the intersection between data science and the liberal arts
embrace collaboration with fellow Earlham faculty
have experience working with others outside their field
have experience in building diverse and inclusive communities
consideration given to candidates with specializations in Data Science Math Computer Science or Informatics
Review of applications will begin one month after the position is posted and continue until the position is filled.
Applications received within one month of the posting will receive full consideration.
For additional information contact Charlie Peck Professor of Computer Science Data Science and Engineering at: .
Benefits Working at Earlham:
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance*
Company paid LongTerm Disability after 1 year of fulltime service*
Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
Employee Assistance Program*
Campus Store Discount
Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
Athletic GamesFree entry to all home games
Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
403(b) Retirement* For eligible employees Earlham will contribute a nonelective contribution equal to 5 of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service this nonelective contribution increases to 8. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID
*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.
To Apply:
Please submit the following application materials through our Earlham Careers Portal:
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial transcripts
Cover letter Address your interest in the opening explaining your relevant work history as it pertains to this position.
Statement of DEI Submit your thoughts and experience with matters of Diversity Equity and Inclusion as it relates and specifically pertains to this position in aword statement. (Examples of helpful topics include: your understanding of DEI principles past experiences with DEI and/or future plans to contribute to DEI at Earlham.
Statement of your Teaching Philosophy.
Research statement addressing your research history and your expected timeline and plans for establishing a research program at Earlham.
List of Three Professional References with Contact Information
Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability veteran status genetic information or religion in its employment policies. In addition Earlham explicitly prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression in accordance with Title IX Title VI Title VII and other applicable state and federal laws. As an institution with a Quaker identity Earlham encourages applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Earlhams Work Authorization Policy
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Employment Type
Full-Time
