Senior Lecturer in Data Science

Harvard T.H. Chan School Of Public Health • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University is seeking a full-time Senior Lecturer in Data Science. The role involves teaching three courses annually in the Data Science master's program, along with administrative responsibilities such as advising students on thesis projects, reviewing graduate applications, and developing new courses. This position is for a five-year term, with renewal contingent upon performance review.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physical Sciences, or Social Sciences with a focus on computational methods by the start date.
• Strong background in Data Science and understanding of graduate teaching and curricular issues.
• Demonstrated exceptional teaching ability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at the tenured associate or full professor ranks at a university or peer undergraduate institution.
• Demonstrated record of national leadership in innovation in pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses annually for the Data Science master's program.
• Advise students on their thesis research projects.
• Review graduate applications for the master's program.
• Develop new courses for the Data Science curriculum.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a prestigious academic environment.
• Engagement with a diverse student body and faculty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree