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University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus<br>
Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences<br>
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Data Science – Instructor (Limited Term) [Job ID#: 28239]
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<p>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
(<a
href="http://cosc.ok.ubc.ca/graduate/data-science.html#undefined">http://cosc.ok.ubc.ca/graduate/data-science.html#undefined</a>;
<a href="http://cosc.ok.ubc.ca/prospective/data-science.html">http://cosc.ok.ubc.ca/prospective/data-science.html</a>).
The appointment is
expected to start on July 1, 2018, or soon thereafter.
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<p>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.
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<p>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.
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<p>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.
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<p>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.
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<p>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
<a href="http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/ikbarberschool/welcome.html">http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/ikbarberschool/welcome.html</a>.
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<p>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
<a href="http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-staff-resources/">http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-staff-resources/</a>.
Information about the
surrounding community can be found at:
<a href="http://www.hr.ubc.ca/worklife-relocation/">http://www.hr.ubc.ca/worklife-relocation/</a>.
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<p>How to Apply:
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<p>Applications are to be submitted online at
<a href="http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers-postings/faculty.php">http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers-postings/faculty.php</a>
<b>(Job Opening ID# 28239)</b>,
and should include:
</p>
<ol type="i">
<li> a cover letter
</li>
<li> a curriculum vitae
</li>
<li> a statement of teaching philosophy
</li>
<li> evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. teaching/course
evaluations), and
</li>
<li>the names of three referees who have been asked to submit
letters of reference.
</li>
</ol>
<p>Applicants should also <b>arrange to have their referees submit
letters of
recommendation directly to Ashlee Robinson by the deadline</b>,
at:
<a href="mailto:ashlee.robinson@ubc.ca">ashlee.robinson@ubc.ca</a>.
</p>
<p>Please direct any inquiries regarding the posting to Dr. Yves
Lucet at:
<a href="mailto:yves.lucet@ubc.ca">yves.lucet@ubc.ca</a>. All
correspondence, including referees' letters, must
indicate the competition title (Data Science Instructor) in the
subject
line of the e-mail.
</p>
<p>The deadline for applications is <b>December 22, 2017. All
positions are
subject to budgetary approval.</b> </p>
<p><i>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.</i>
</p>
<p><b>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.<br>
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</b>
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