Assistant Professor Data Science-Mathematical Sciences - Montana Tech

Assistant Professor Data Science-Mathematical Sciences
Non-Tenure Track

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.


The University is NOT able to support Visa applications for this position. Applicants must already be eligible to work and have the ability to arrive in the United States without the University’s support to be considered for this position.

Applications received by Oct 13, 2024 will be guaranteed full review and consideration.  Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Montana Tech is pleased to announce an opening for an Assistant Professor (non-Tenure track) with Data Science expertise and/or research interests. This position has three years of guaranteed grant funding, with the possibility of additional support beyond that date. Montana Technological University, a regionally accredited college in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, primarily offers degrees in the sciences and engineering. The Mathematical Sciences Department offers undergraduate majors in Mathematics (with options in applied mathematics and statistics) and Data Science. The normal teaching load for this position is 3-6 credits per semester with a maximum of 9 credits per year. The primary responsibilities will include conducting research with members of the INBRE network and running professional development workshops related to Data Science techniques. Additional responsibilities could include, but are not limited to, advising Data Science majors, overseeing capstone projects, and designing courses and curriculum for the Data Science program. 

Duties:

The normal teaching load is 3-6 credits per semester with a maximum of 9 credits per year.  The primary responsibilities will include conducting research with members of the INBRE network and running professional development workshops related to Data Science techniques.  Additional responsibilities could include, but are not limited to, advising Data Science majors, overseeing capstone projects, and designing courses and curriculum for the Data Science program.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field awarded by start date
• Demonstrated research expertise in data science areas such as: Machine/deep learning, big data mining and analytics, topological data analysis, data driven modeling and prediction, rich media data processing, database systems for analytics, quantitative social science, statistical learning, etc.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to teach courses using Python and R

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience at the college level in mathematics, statistics, and/or Data Science
• Experience working with health related data

You are required to upload the following documents in your application:

1. One page statement of current research interests 
2. List of courses taught in the past three years 
3. Copies of graduate transcripts, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

For full consideration application materials must be complete.  
Please include: 

• Cover letter addressing qualifications,
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references. 
• One page statement of current research interests
• List of courses taught in the past three years
• Copies of graduate transcripts, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
   

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.

Employment (veteran's) preference form

To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu

Why Work at Tech?

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.

In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.

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