Assistant Professor of Statistical and Data Sciences
Description
The Statistical and Data Sciences Program at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2025. Successful candidates should be prepared to engage actively with diverse students across the liberal arts. Teaching responsibilities for this position will include 2 courses per semester. The candidate should be prepared to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses across the data science and statistics curriculum, including those covering topics such as data ethics and social justice, machine learning, and responsible and equitable AI. Other courses may be taught depending upon the candidate’s field of specialization. Candidates should have a strong foundation in data ethics, AI ethics, machine bias and discrimination, algorithmic fairness and accountability, or AI auditing and social impact assessments, along with a track record of publishing on one or more of these topics. The incoming candidate should have proficiency in Python and/or R, and candidates with experience in machine learning are encouraged to apply. Ph.D. in data science, information science, computer science, sociology, statistics, biostatistics, or a related field is expected by the time of appointment. Candidates from groups underrepresented in STEM are encouraged to apply.
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Statistical and Data Sciences Program may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/statistical-data-sciences.
As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.
Application Instructions
Submit application at http://apply.interfolio.com/151220 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity/inclusion statement, research statement, teaching statement, and the contact information for three confidential references. Finalists may be asked for additional materials. Review of applications will begin on September 27, 2024. Review of applications will begin on September 27, 2024.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
