Assistant Professor, Data Analytics and Mathematics – Career Track [Teaching]

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The Program in Data Analytics and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Teaching) career-track faculty position in Everett WA with a specialty in Data Analytics and Mathematics. This is a fixed-term 9-month 3-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. It is anticipated the successful candidate will begin the appointment on August 16 2026.

We seek applicants with expertise in Data Science and Analytics who can contribute to instruction in data analytics and foundational applied mathematics. Relevant areas of expertise include data structures artificial intelligence and machine learning data mining databases data modeling data ethics corporate or business analytics as well as applied and discrete mathematics areas that support data analytics such as algebraic and quantitative reasoning discrete structures and mathematical foundations for business and data applications. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses for the Data Analytics program and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics create curriculum innovation and work with us to continue to develop and expand the Data Analytics program at WSU.

The responsibilities of the position are teaching and programmatic development (80%) and service to the program department college university community and profession (20%). The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses within the Data Analytics undergraduate addition the successful candidate will work in the programmatic development in Data Analytics including curriculum revision and development overseeing undergraduate research efforts and outreach initiatives for the program. Finally the successful candidate will be expected to serve on department college and university committees and work collaboratively respectfully and productively with other faculty staff and students from a wide range of disciplines cultures and academic backgrounds.

This posting has been extended and applications are being screened.

Salary: $60000 - $70000 for the 9-month academic year Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph. D. in Data Science Data Analytics Statistics Applied or Computational Mathematics Computer Science or related fields grounded in Data Science; or MS in one of the above fields with at least three (3) years by the time of hire of industry experience in data science/analytics or teaching experience in one of the above fields.

• Demonstrated record of or potential for program and curricular development.

• Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction.

• Demonstrated record of or potential for ensuring access and opportunity in all aspects of our educational experiences as in alignment with WSUs land grant mission.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

• BS in Mathematics with a Statistics Emphasis

• MS in Statistics

• PhD in Statistical Sciences (with interdisciplinary data analytics focus)

We are committed to teaching at all levels and to excellence in research and scholarship. The diverse teaching research and scholarship interests within our department provide faculty with the opportunity to combine multiple areas into unique research and scholarship projects. With over 50 faculty more than 100 graduate students about 245 undergraduate Mathematics majors and a wealth of students from other departments and colleges in our classes there are plenty of opportunities to exchange ideas with other students and faculty creating a rich supportive environment. For more information please visit the departments website.

Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Department Name: Data Analytics
Location: Everett WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Inquiries should be directed to Sergey Lapin

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Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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