Assistant Professor, Data Analytics and Mathematics – Career Track [Teaching]
About The Position
The Program in Data Analytics and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Teaching), career-track faculty position in Everett, WA, with a specialty in Data Analytics and Mathematics. This is a fixed-term, 9-month, 3-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. It is anticipated the successful candidate will begin the appointment on August 16, 2026. We seek applicants with expertise in Data Science and Analytics who can contribute to instruction in data analytics and foundational applied mathematics. Relevant areas of expertise include data structures, artificial intelligence and machine learning, data mining, databases, data modeling, data ethics, corporate or business analytics, as well as applied and discrete mathematics areas that support data analytics, such as algebraic and quantitative reasoning, discrete structures, and mathematical foundations for business and data applications. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses for the Data Analytics program and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, create curriculum innovation, and work with us to continue to develop and expand the Data Analytics program at WSU. The responsibilities of the position are teaching and programmatic development (80%) and service to the program, department, college, university, community, and profession (20%). The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses within the Data Analytics undergraduate program. In addition, the successful candidate will work in the programmatic development in Data Analytics including curriculum revision and development, overseeing undergraduate research efforts, and outreach initiatives for the program. Finally, the successful candidate will be expected to serve on department, college, and university committees and work collaboratively, respectfully, and productively with other faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.
Requirements
- Earned Ph. D. in Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Applied or Computational Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields grounded in Data Science; or MS in one of the above fields, with at least three (3) years by the time of hire of industry experience in data science/analytics or teaching experience in one of the above fields.
- Demonstrated record of or potential for program and curricular development.
- Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction.
- Demonstrated record of or potential for ensuring access and opportunity in all aspects of our educational experiences as in alignment with WSU’s land grant mission.
- Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Teaching and programmatic development (80%)
- Service to the program, department, college, university, community, and profession (20%)
- Teach courses within the Data Analytics undergraduate program
- Work in the programmatic development in Data Analytics including curriculum revision and development, overseeing undergraduate research efforts, and outreach initiatives for the program.
- Serve on department, college, and university committees and work collaboratively, respectfully, and productively with other faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.
Benefits
- WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts.
- For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
