Connectionists: Tenure-track professor of data science at BYU

[David Wingate]

Brigham Young University is expanding and developing new programs in data
science.  Applications are invited for a tenure-track position to begin in
as early as August 2023.  Data science faculty may have training and
research experience in any science or mathematical discipline. They will
develop a research program that incorporates data science as a core effort.
Data science faculty will teach and develop data science courses. Research
mentoring of both graduate and undergraduate students is an essential
component.

Depending on their research focus and background, data science faculty will
join one of the departments within the College of Physical and Mathematical
Sciences  (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics & Astronomy,
Chemistry, or Geology). Starting rank and salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.

The college has a strong commitment to undergraduate education and has
substantial graduate programs. All qualified candidates, including women
and members of underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted until October 1, 2022.

Interested applicants should reach out directly to David Wingate (
wingated at cs.byu.edu).

Additional information and application instructions are available here.
<https://hrms.byu.edu/psc/ps/PUBLIC/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Employee&SiteId=70&JobOpeningId=108529&PostingSeq=1&>

Applicants should submit the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae,
names of at least three recommenders (one of whom can address teaching
ability), and a research statement or plan. The cover letter should address
how you see yourself fitting in at BYU and courses that you might teach in
data science.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in science or mathematics and relevant research
experience incorporating data science; demonstrated excellence in teaching;
demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality research.

Duties and responsibilities: Teaching data science courses and other
department courses at the undergraduate and graduate level; conducting
independent research; mentoring students at the graduate and undergraduate
level; supporting university, college, and department goals and missions.

BYU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to qualified
candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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