Assistant/Associate Professor - Data Science

Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor - Data Science

Department:
Data Science

Reports To:
The Department Chair

Position Type:
Faculty

Position Summary:
The Department of Data Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions starting in Fall 2023. Areas of special interest are Big Data, Biomedical Informatics, Data Visualization, High-Performance Data Analytics, and Machine Learning. Exceptional candidates in other areas will also be considered. While we are interested in hiring at the rank of Assistant Professor, exceptional candidates at higher ranks will also be considered. Senior candidates will be expected to play a leadership role as the Associate Director of the new NJIT Institute for Data Science, whose Director is Distinguished Professor David Bader.
NJIT has recently expanded its graduate programs to Jersey City, just across the Hudson River from the financial district of Lower Manhattan in New York City, where it serves the many working professionals in that region. The instructional staff of YWCC are expected to teach on the main campus in Newark and at the Jersey City site as needed.

Essential Functions:
- Conduct research; engage in scholarly activities such as publishing papers in scientific journals and presenting work at conferences and educational institutions; pursue funding; supervise and guide graduate and undergraduate students and postdoctoral scientists in research.
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the Department of Data Science.
- Participate in service activities within the Department, the College, the University, and the Profession.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
- Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree by Summer 2023 in a relevant discipline, and outstanding academic credentials that demonstrate their ability to conduct independent world-class research and attract external funding. The successful candidate is also expected to show a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.
- International candidates are especially welcome.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
PSA

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time

Special Instructions to
Applicants:
- In addition to proceeding with an application here, including resume and cover letter, you must also submit additional candidate materials online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22916; the additional candidate materials include a cover letter, CV, Research Statement, Teaching Statement, and the contact information for at least three references. NJIT recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in academia and society at large. Candidates who have a track record in DEI are requested to also submit an optional Diversity Statement. International candidates are especially welcome.
- Applications received by 31 December 2022 will receive full consideration. However, applications are welcome until the position is filled. Applications will be evaluated as they are received. Contact address for inquiries: ds-faculty-search@njit.edu