Instructor of Data Science-Data Analytics-Online

Instructor of Data Science-Data Analytics-Online

Arkansas State University-Newport

The Instructor of Data Science-Data Analytics provides effective distance education instruction in the areas of data science, programming, and statistics, and related fields.This person facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment.This is a 9-month faculty position, with the possibility of converting to a 12-month faculty position with growth of the program.This position reports to the Dean for STEM.

Arkansas State University – Newport is part of the statewide DART Data Science Ecosystem organized by the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and as such, the Instructor of Data Science will work in cooperation with the U of A to engage in professional learning in the use of the curriculum and resources to meet desired Ecosystem outcomes and provide quality Data Science education to ASUN students.

Participate in professional development to learn to effectively implement the Ecosystem curriculum and resources.

Assist in the development of Institutional, Program, and Course Outcomes

Prepare course materials such as syllabi, assignments, and assessments

Prepare and deliver lectures, demonstrations, and other lesson activities related to data science course objectives.

Compile, administer, grade, and provide timely feedback on student work and examinations

Deliver distance learning instruction using research-based best practices for online and content engagement

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate online classroom discussions and activities

Participates in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field of study and integrate relevant information and updates into curriculum and instruction.

Maintains accessibility to students via email, phone, or online platforms

Maintains course / student records in accordance with FERPA regulations

Submits course records and administrative paperwork by established deadlines

Remains current in academic or program discipline

Participates in ASUN professional development activities

Helps students identify and achieve their educational goals through participating in the college’s advising process, as well as providing incidental academic advice to students in classes.

Posts and keeps office hours to facilitate interaction with students, the college community, and the public.

Serves on standing ad hoc committees, advisory boards, hiring committees, faculty senate, or as a student organization advisor

Attends local, regional, state, or national meetings where required or necessary for discipline

Mentors and assists in orienting new faculty

Attends departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings where appropriate or as required by supervisor.Performs other academically related duties as assigned by instructor’s supervisor

Performs administrative duties in support of the Data Science Program

Performs any other related duties as required or assigned

• Virtual attendance will be permitted at trainings and other ASUN activities as determined appropriate by the Dean for STEM.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Potential candidates should be able to, with support from the curriculum and resources of the Data Science Ecosystem, instruct courses in Data Science, Programming, Analytics, and other related fields.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification based on Academic Transcript : Potential candidates should have one of the following :

Master’s degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Analytics

Master’s degree in Data Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Information Systems

Master’s degree in Statistics

Master’s degree in Mathematics

Master’s degree or higher in non-related field, but possessing a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Business Administration with emphasis in Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or Mathematics

MINIMUM FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS BASED ON TESTED EXPERIENCE

Potential candidates should have 18 graduate hours in Business with emphasis in Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, and / or Data Science and a minimum of 3-years of extensive experience in R Programming Language, or 3-years of experience in data analytics.Instructors may possess less than five years of extensive experience if they are currently enrolled in a graduate program related to the field in which they are teaching.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT

Shares responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the equipment and facilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Strong communication skills are required. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and policy / procedure manuals so others will understand; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, faculty, administration or the general public. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand your instruction.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Knowledge of Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics is Required.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under general direction, working from policies and general directives. Rarely refers specific cases to supervisor unless clarification or interpretation of the organization's policy is required.

PLANNING

Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and / or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the work operations of a group of students.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance, either of which would affect the work operations of small organizational component and the organization's clientele.

MENTAL DEMAND

Operations requiring close and continuous attention for control of operations. Operations requiring intermittent direct thinking to determine or select the most applicable way of handling situations regarding the organization's administration and operations; also to determine or select material and equipment where highly variable sequences are involved.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING

Rigorously structured. Fairly broad activities using rigorously structured procedures with only generally guided supervision. Interpolation of learned things in somewhat varied situations.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND / OR COMPUTERS

Regular office equipment (desktop / laptop computer and software) and programming software and applications.

ACCURACY

Not indicated.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Regular contacts with students. Involves both furnishing and obtaining information.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Regular contact with other college employees at all levels within the organization.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not Indicated.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not Indicated

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate : Word Processing / Typing, Spreadsheet; Willing to learn R, Python, Tableau, and other Data platforms and applications as required in the discipline

Basic : Alphanumeric Data Entry, Database, Presentation / PowerPoint

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand; frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to climb or balance.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

There are potentially harmful environmental conditions that result from excessive screentime.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.