What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer in Digital and Data Studies - Binghamton University position at Binghamton University?
The Digital & Data Studies (DiDa) program seeks to hire one full-time lecturer. DiDa combines tech skills including programming, data science, the digital humanities, user experience design, and web development, with a focus on social justice and critical data studies. Digital & Data Studies is designed to be accessible and inclusive to students in Harpur College, regardless of prior programming or technical experience. In its third year, DiDa is the largest minor at Binghamton University. Our minors come from majors across the liberal arts, with the highest representation of students from Mathematics & Statistics, Graphic Design, Economics, Psychology, and Political Science. More information on the program can be found on our website here: https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/degrees/digital-data.html.
The program currently has seven faculty members who hold degrees in American Culture Studies, Anthropology, Comparative Literature, Astronomy, English, Geography, and Studio Art. Candidates for the position may come from any discipline in the liberal arts.
The Lecturer will be responsible for teaching a total of six courses per year, or three courses per semester. This is a full-time position (up to three-year contract) with possible renewal. The teaching load will consist primarily of current DIDA courses as needed, with some opportunity for new course development. The expected course load may include two of the following courses:
- DIDA 110: Database Fundamentals
- DIDA 120: Interactive Fiction
- DIDA 130: Introduction to Statistical Thinking
- DIDA 260: Data Visualization
- DIDA 265: Web Design
- DIDA 325: Data & Society
Descriptions of current course offerings can be found on the Binghamton University schedule of classes. Note that prior experience teaching these courses is not required or expected.
In addition, the position requires some program service, which can include advising, organizing events or serving on our curriculum committee.
We seek candidates who are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and accessibility as a fundamental cornerstone of their teaching philosophy.
Job Requirements:
Requirements:
- Applicants must hold a PhD or terminal degree in any discipline in the arts, humanities, social sciences, or sciences by August 18, 2025.
- Experience teaching technical skills to a broad audience.
Preferred:
- Experience teaching in the liberal arts.
- Experience teaching courses in data science, digital humanities, digital media or a related field.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Additional Information:
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