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Adjunct Professor - Masters in Data Science Program
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Position Number: 5407365
Location: San Francisco, CA
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

Adjunct Professor - Masters in Data Science Program
University of San Francisco

R0008075
Downtown Campus

Job Title:
Adjunct Professor - Masters in Data Science Program

Job Summary:
The University of San Francisco's Masters in Data Science Program is seeking industry experts for a part-time instructor position. We are looking for individuals with industry experience and expertise in data engineering to teach on-site and in-person classes in our newly launched data engineering concentration program starting in Fall 2023. If you are passionate about sharing your industry knowledge and contributing to the development of future data scientists, machine learning engineers, and data engineers, we encourage you to apply.

Full Job Description:

This position is responsible for developing and delivering a project-based/industry-focused class(es) to our graduate students.

A full list of courses taught in our program is available in our course catalog (https://catalog.usfca.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=38&poid=36480&returnto=8622).

We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach the following courses:

MSDS 680 - Machine Learning Operations
MSDS 682 - Data Stream Processing
MSDS 683 - Data Architecture

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. Appointments are offered on a course-by-course basis, and appointment length is based on course section schedule(s). Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

The academic calendar, including dates for our teaching semesters, is here: https://myusf.usfca.edu/registration/academic-calendar. Part-time faculty at USF are unionized, and benefits are listed on the USF Part-Time Faculty Association's website here: https://www.usfptfa.org.

Preferred qualification

Ph.D. in relevant areas with at least 1 year of industry experience or M.S. in relevant areas with at least 5 years of industry experience.
Commitment to support the mission of the University of San Francisco (https://www.usfca.edu/about-usf/who-we-are/vision-mission).
Willingness to work in a culturally diverse environment, including engaging with and uplifting BIPOC students.

Submission instructions

All applicants should email the following information to search@datascience.usfca.edu

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover letter, explaining which courses would be of interest and your qualifications to teach those courses. Feel free to express interest in any course in our catalog, but keep in mind that our primary focus in the next academic year will be on the courses highlighted above.

3. Sample Syllabus, including topics that you would like to cover in 14 lectures (two hours per lecture).

4. Official teaching evaluations from prior courses, if you have any (Optional).

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Part time

Pay Rate:
Salary

Salary Range :
$2101 per unit minimum

To apply, visit https://usfca.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USF_Adjunct/job/Downtown-Campus/Adjunct-Professor---Masters-in-Data-Science-Program_R0008075.

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the worlds most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a students passion for social justice and a desire to "Change the World From Here." For more information, visit http://www.usfca.edu.