Overview:

The Data Science Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at Quinnipiac University is seeking applications for a part-time faculty instructor for the Data Science Summer Program (link to program details).

This exciting 2-week, pre-college, summer program for high school students will run from 9:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday from July 17 - 28, 2023 (two weeks). There is a $2,000 planning experience stipend and another $2,000 per week for instruction (maximum compensation of $6,000). Room and board may be available for qualified candidates.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related discipline. A graduate degree, or current enrollment in a graduate program in one of these disciplines, is highly desirable. Prior experience in teaching Python and/or R, especially in secondary education, is preferred.

In consultation with the Data Science Program, the instructor will be responsible for helping design and implement the program activities that help high-school-aged students to explore the breadth and depth of data science. Possible topics to be featured include an introduction to computer programming, basic concepts in probability and statistics, data structure and storage, machine learning, data visualization, data ethics, and applications of data science.

This is an ideal position for early career data scientists, computer scientists, or statisticians who are interested in gaining teaching and curriculum design experience.

The breadth of programs offered in the College of Arts and Sciences provides the traditional strengths of a liberal arts education, with a focus on cultivating the intellectual and practical skills that students need for their personal and professional lives. The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in behavioral neuroscience, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, English, game design and development, gerontology, history, independent majors, interdisciplinary studies, law in society, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish language and literature, and theater.

In addition, the College of Arts and Sciences offers 31 undergraduate minors (including a minor in Italian), a MS in Molecular and Cell Biology and the additional accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs: 3+1 and 4+1 BS/MS programs in Molecular and Cell Biology, 3+3 BA or BS/JD degree, 3+1 BA in Theater/MBA, and 3+2 BA or BS/MSW. Students can also complete a 5-year BA/BS and MA in Teaching in the following secondary education fields: Biology, English, History, Math and Spanish.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 7,000 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s “Best Colleges” issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in Princeton Review’s “The Best 380 Colleges.” Quinnipiac has been named a “Great College to Work For” as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit www.qu.edu. An education at Quinnipiac embodies the University’s commitment to preparing graduates for 21st century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities and fostering lifelong connections and success. The University believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The University’s innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac University does not sponsor employment based visas for this position.

TO APPLY:

An application, including a resume, must be submitted no later than May 1, 2023.

For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact David Charron, Director of Summer Programs and Planning at summerprograms@qu.edu or call 203-582-7558.

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.