Posting Number F00358P Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Informatics and Machine Learning Department College of Health Sciences FLSA Salary Not listed Grant Funded Yes Location Jackson Medical Mall Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student Non Tenured Number of Vacancies 1 Desired start date 01/02/2024 Position Summary
The Public Health Informatics Technology (PHIT) Program in the College of Health Sciences is accepting applications for its Visiting Assistant Professor of Informatics and Machine Learning position. This non-tenure position includes teaching graduate-level courses in Data Analytics and Health Informatics. Faculty will coordinate students' capstone opportunities and will be expected to make substantial contributions to teaching, research/scholarly activities, and service.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education
Must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related areas.
Minimum Required Experience
• Experience in curriculum delivery and development.
• Experience teaching courses at graduate levels preferred.
Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications
None
Qualifications
• A strong preference will be given to those candidates with expertise in machine learning, informatics artificial intelligence, and data science who have a demonstrated and ongoing record of impactful research in Machine Learning and proven ability to link theory and practice in their area(s) of expertise.
• Demonstration of scholarly contribution through refereed journal publications and other intellectual contributions in machine learning.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and interdisciplinary funded applied research.
• Strong commitment to strategic thinking.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide results-driven outcomes as a facilitator of graduate courses.
• Integrate hands-on learning opportunities through practices and discovery-based learning strategies that address real-world problems.
• Implement 21st-century technology-enhanced learning strategies that improve students' opportunities, academic achievement, and job preparation.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to develop partnerships to secure funding opportunities.
• Promote, develop, and teach courses for Informatics, Data Science, and/or Machine Learning.
• Using various Learning Management Systems and Platforms (Canvas, LoudCloud, Angel, D2L, Blackboard and Module).
• Participation in program events such as: Orientation, Graduation, Students' celebrations, Faculty/Staff Retreats, and other general events.
• Work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment.
• Conduct training workshop and support PHIT goals and objective.
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Background Check Statement
Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.
Open Date 10/25/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
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