Mathematics Department (Data Science) - Full-time Faculty - Anticipated Fall 2026

Brigham Young University-Idaho • Rexburg, ID

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About The Position

Help fulfill the university's mission by teaching students and providing content expertise in Data Science and/or other mathematics and statistics courses in the department's curriculum. Additional responsibilities include advising students and other department and university assignments.

Throughout their careers, all BYU-Idaho faculty are expected to actively pursue professional development opportunities in learning and teaching and ongoing scholarly development within their discipline.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment require employees to hold and to be worthy to hold temple recommends.
• Advanced degree required (master's or doctorate) in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Analytics, or Information Technology with professional or industry experience using R and Python to solve problems.
• Proficiency in computer programming and data analysis skills is required (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Git).
• Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to and potential for excellence in teaching.
• Faculty abide by university policies and refrain from behavior or expression that seriously and adversely affects the university mission or the Church of Jesus Christ.
• Faculty who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ must also receive a clearance from the Church Educational System's Ecclesiastical Clearance Office (the ECO) to be eligible to be considered for or continue employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a data science or statistics position in industry is desired.

Responsibilities

• Teaching students
• Providing content expertise in Data Science and/or other mathematics and statistics courses
• Advising students
• Department and university assignments
• Actively pursue professional development opportunities in learning and teaching
• Ongoing scholarly development within their discipline

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees