Associate/Assistant Professor of Data Science & Analytics Doctorate Job

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Data Science will be responsible for teaching and supporting students learning both inside and outside the classroom. She/he shall work closely with the Departmental Chair and Dean of the school in formulating and implementing course structure that would translate to effective teaching and learning in the AUN School of Information Technology & Computing and also engage students with other resource assignments in accordance with policies and procedures of the American University of Nigeria.

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:


Teaching: The primary responsibility of a faculty member is for teaching and for supporting student learning both inside and outside the classroom.
Class Attendance: Faculty members should make clear that students are expected to attend class and complete required assignments.
Academic Advising: Shall advise students and also be available to assist students throughout the semester.
Department/Schools Meetings: Attending meetings on a regular basis and as necessary to facilitate communication and to accomplish the work required for the smooth operation of the department and school.
Attendance at Academic Functions: Full-time faculty members are expected to attend meetings of the faculty and any all-college meetings called by AUN administration.
Research: Faculty members are to engage in research activities that will promote self-development and the University
Community Service: Faculty are to contribute to AUN community service and development activities
Work directly with the departmental head/Dean to develop the annual courses
Perform Other duties as assigned by the Dean/Chair


Requirements for the position:


PhD. in Data Analytics or Computer Science (or a related discipline) from a reputable University
Academic concentration, research programs, and/or professional experience in area(s) directly related to Data/Business Analytics.
Expertise with popular analytics software tools and languages common in the industry such as SAS, IBM SPSS Modeller, SQL, R, Python, Hadoop, and Tableau.
Relevant teaching experience in data analytics, healthcare analytics, or social media analytics.
Professional certification in the field will be a plus
At least five (5) years of teaching and research experience garnered at a reputable University
Must possess verifiable evidence of scholarly publications in reputable conferences and journals
Knowledge of the principles, practices and theories of classroom and teaching
Should be proficient in use of ICT/online tools and e-resources for teaching and research


Other requirements, abilities for the position:


Appropriate academic credentials, as well as successful post-secondary teaching experience.
Experience in Africa or other parts of the developing world is a plus.
A strong commitment to development
An understanding of the essential values of academic integrity, civility, collegiality and diversity in a community of learners
A demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and equal opportunity


Description of Benefits:

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

The institution was conceived as Africa's first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent's critical social and economic problems.