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Data Science Education Postdoctoral Scholar

Job Description

Posting Number

PG190899PD

Position Number

00109774

Position Type

Post Doc

FLSA

Exempt

Department ID

231010 - Data Science Academy

Department

231010 - Data Science Academy

Job City & State

Raleigh,NC

Essential Job Duties

About the NC State Data Science Academy

The Data Science Academy is a university-wide effort to advance data science across all colleges of the university, as well as centers and institutes in all three pillars of the university’s land-grant mission: education, research and service to the state of North Carolina.The Data Science Academy (DSA) is the first of three NC State Academies, which are true universitywide efforts involving all 10 colleges.


The DSA aims to engage learners at any level and with varying career goals by offering data science courses, analytics consulting and research enablement. DSA 1-credit courses are based on the All-campus Data science through Accessible Project-based Teaching and learning (ADAPT) model, which is designed to support all learners by eliminating barriers to entry, and providing multiple elements of choice to create a high probability of success. The DSA is expanding course offerings and its roster of instructors while launching an ADAPT model study. Instructors come from industry, government and academia to broaden participation in data science and welcome learners from disciplines across the university.

About the Project
With data science growing as a career path, professional skill and component of literacy, the NC State Data Science Academy is creating a model for training postdoctoral scholars that centers diversity, equity and inclusion. This program will bring together a diverse cohort of four postdoctoral scholars who are committed to broadening participation in data science through education research. The DSA offers a unique environment for these postdoctoral scholars to conduct research in data science education.

The DSA will connect the postdoctoral scholars with mentors who have varied backgrounds, have a known-record of mentoring diverse trainees, and have professional expertise to support them in developing their own data science education research. The scholars will participate as a cohort in research and professional development activities such as weekly mentor meetings, leadership development, teaching meetings, a data science education journal club, brown bag lunches, presentations, workshops and a data science education conference. Fellows may also access NC State professional development programs and funding for travel and professional memberships.

Each postdoctoral scholar will be expected to teach one course per semester for the Data Science Academy at the undergraduate/early graduate level. They may develop a new course or teach an existing course.

Note that we will be posting materials on our website that may assist you in the application process. Primary materials will be posted by the end of November. Check back also for some online information sessions in the first weeks of December. (datascienceacademy.ncsu.edu)

Other Work/Responsibilities

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

40 hours per week as arranged by supervisor

Department Required Skills

Equivalent education/experience can substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

  • Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree prior to beginning the postdoctoral position. There is no restriction on when the degree was earned.
  • At least 3 years of relevant teaching experience in high school, postsecondary level or as an instructional trainer.
  • Relevant research experience.
  • We encourage applications from a broad range of disciplines, including statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, policy, ethics, communications, arts and humanities, physical and social sciences, or related fields.
  • Strong communication and writing skills.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Qualified applicants may not have all of the following:

? Record of research or professional publication and presentation, commensurate with experience.
? Prior work in research projects with human subjects.
? Experience with accessibility practices in communication.
? Experience with project-based teaching and learning.
? Experience broadening participation in STEM education and STEM fields.
? Experience with data science, data science education and/or data science education research.
? Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis and communication tools.
? Demonstrated success working in collaborative teams.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required?

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Anticipated Hiring Range

$70,000

If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many

4

Job Open Date

01/17/2023

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/177588

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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