The Department of Statistics at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for the position of Program Coordinator for our online master’s degree program in applied data science, starting July 1, 2025. This is a 12-month full time non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Academic Professional. This is a middle tier position in the academic professional faculty line. See the UGA’s Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Academic Professionals for more information about each rank.
Responsibilities for the position will be split evenly between instruction (including course development) and program management. The successful applicant will teach online courses in applied data science and, during the first two years of the appointment, will be expected to develop courses for the online applied data science curriculum. In addition, the Program Coordinator will participate in admissions, student advising, and work with the UGA Office of Online Learning, course instructors, and Department of Statistics leadership to ensure the smooth operations of the degree program.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in data science, analytics, statistics, computer science, or a related discipline by the time of appointment. Candidates are expected to have broad expertise in data science, accomplishments in teaching, and a strong commitment to excellence in instruction. Expertise in online instruction and course development are highly desirable. The position includes expectations to participate in departmental and institutional service activities, and to maintain a program of professional development and scholarly engagement with the academic community beyond the University of Georgia.
To apply for this position, candidates should visit www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/400283. Applications should include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy and experience relevant to the position description, 4) a copy of the graduate school transcript (need not be official); and 5) names and contact information for at least three references. References will be contacted by the Search Committee. All material should be submitted using the online system.
Review of applications will begin January 6, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. All applications received by January 5, 2025 will receive full consideration. Questions should be directed to Interim Department Head, Dr. Dan Hall (danhall@uga.edu).
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.
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