[cmath] Data Science – Instructor (Limited Term) - University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus

[Alan Kelm]

      University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus
      Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences

      Data Science – Instructor (Limited Term) [Job ID#: 28239]

The Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at the University of
British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for a
limited-term position in Data Science, at the rank of Instructor. The
appointment is for a maximum duration of 3-years, renewable annually.
The successful candidate will be a member of the data science cluster in
the Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics
(http://cosc.ok.ubc.ca/graduate/data-science.html#undefined;
http://cosc.ok.ubc.ca/prospective/data-science.html). The appointment is
expected to start on July 1, 2018, or soon thereafter.

Applicants must have a PhD in Statistics or a closely related field;
with a strong record of relevant university-level teaching; demonstrable
commitment to teaching excellence; and promise of education leadership.
Knowledge of analytics techniques (including modelling, uncertainty
quantification, and modern simulation methods) is essential, as is
familiarity with tools such as. Hadoop, R, Python, Tableau, and SAS.

The appointee is required to keep abreast of current developments in the
field of data science and related pedagogy, but there is no requirement
to undertake research activities. Nevertheless, the ability to integrate
one's expertise into ongoing scholarly activities in the department and
on the campus and to enhance existing strengths in Computer Science,
Data Science, Mathematics, Optimization, and/or Engineering is desirable
and will be a significant asset.

The successful candidate is expected to teach in core areas of
statistics, with a particular focus on courses within the recently
launched undergraduate and graduate programs in data science. The
individual will also have the opportunity to contribute to further
development of the curriculum; supervise undergraduate and graduate
students; and fulfill service obligations to the University and community.

The Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and
Statistics, at UBC's Okanagan campus, is a dynamic and highly
interdisciplinary unit of more than 25 faculty members with research
clusters in optimization, medical physics, and data science. It is home
to several Instructors who are active in the scholarship of teaching.

The Department is housed in the vibrant Irving K. Barber School of Arts
and Sciences. The Faculty offers both discipline-based and
interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The
collegial learning environment in the Faculty focuses on effective
teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of
scholarship and teaching. We are committed to an ethos of local
involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness, and we
provide a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and
learning environment for all our students, faculty, and staff. To learn
about the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Science, go to
http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/ikbarberschool/welcome.html.

UBC is one of the world's leading universities, and is consistently
ranked in the top 40. The university has two distinct campuses, one in
Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC's Okanagan campus, located in the city
of Kelowna, has over 9,000 students in seven faculties, with strong
undergraduate and graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the
Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an
intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional,
national, and international scholarly activities. For more information
about UBC resources and opportunities, please visit
http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-staff-resources/. Information about the
surrounding community can be found at:
http://www.hr.ubc.ca/worklife-relocation/.

How to Apply:

Applications are to be submitted online at
http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers-postings/faculty.php *(Job Opening ID#
28239)*, and should include:

 1. a cover letter
 2. a curriculum vitae
 3. a statement of teaching philosophy
 4. evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. teaching/course
    evaluations), and
 5. the names of three referees who have been asked to submit letters of
    reference.

Applicants should also *arrange to have their referees submit letters of
recommendation directly to Ashlee Robinson by the deadline*, at:
ashlee.robinson at ubc.ca <mailto:ashlee.robinson at ubc.ca>.

Please direct any inquiries regarding the posting to Dr. Yves Lucet at:
yves.lucet at ubc.ca <mailto:yves.lucet at ubc.ca>. All correspondence,
including referees' letters, must indicate the competition title (Data
Science Instructor) in the subject line of the e-mail.

The deadline for applications is *December 22, 2017. All positions are
subject to budgetary approval.*

/Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and
diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been
underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members
of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under
the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief,
religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First
Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person./

*In support of our commitment to equity and diversity, all candidates
will be invited to participate in an online Equity Survey as part of the
appointment process.

*

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