SkAI Data Science Preceptor
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 69700 - 90200
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Chicagos Data Science Institute in partnership with the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and the US National Science Foundation and Simons Foundation-funded National AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI Institute) invites applications for the position of the University of Chicago (UChicago) SkAI Data Science Preceptorship with a focus on teaching and scholarship in the area of Astronomy and AI . The UChicago and CCC Preceptorship program develops the next generation of teaching academics for data science and astronomy education. This unique program emphasizes pedagogical best practices and allows Preceptors the opportunity to broaden their classroom skills and enhance their teaching and scholarship portfolios with the support of UChicago and CCC faculty mentorship. UChicago is recruiting Preceptors with an Astronomy and AI focus to co-develop new Astro-AI curriculum and teach courses at UChicago CCC and other SkAI partner institutions.
The initial appointment is expected to begin September 1 2026. Preceptors will work side by side with faculty from UChicago and CCC on teaching and developing course materials. Professional development training will be provided by both the UChicago and CCC faculty. Preceptors will gain experience teaching across learning environments with opportunities to engage with UChicago and CCC students in STEM courses. The teaching obligation is expected to be 2 one-quarter courses at UChicago and 2 one-semester courses at CCC per academic year. This role includes dedicated time for research and scholarship activities. This position also includes structured professional development administrative duties and student mentoring activities.
The position is for an initial two-year appointment with a renewal for a third year possible.
This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees including health retirement and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
A Ph.D. in data science mathematics statistics computer science biology physics astronomy astrophysics or other closely related fields to data science.
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One of the world’s leading research universities, the University of Chicago inspires scholars to pursue field-defining research, while providing a transformative education for students.
