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The School of Computer and Information Sciences is currently seeking a full-time faculty member for the Master’s in Science in Data Science (MSDS) program. This position supports the continued growth and academic excellence of the program and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to graduate education in data science.

Responsibilities:

• Teach graduate-level course in the MS in Data Science programs (online and/or residency format, as assigned).
• Maintain instructional excellence aligned with course objectives, accreditation standards, and program outcomes
• Engage in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous program improvement
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to graduate students
• Participate in faculty meetings, program initiatives, and university service activities
• Collaborate with program leadership to support student success, retention, and professional preparation
• Perform other duties as determined by the Dean and Program Director
• Perform other responsibilities and abide by the appropriate policies and procedures contained in UC’s Faculty Handbook.

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills.
• Proficiency in working effectively with Blackboard
• Proficiency with standard office and mobile applications
• Proficiency in any of the following topics: Statistics, Python Programming, R Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, and Deep Learning.

Required:

• Doctoral/PhD Degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field required with a minimum of 2 years of online teaching experience at the University Level (Graduate Level Courses)
• Preferably from an institution regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• 8 graduate semester credit hours in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and/or Data Science.

Recommended:

• Data Science courses & certification from Microsoft, Google, IBM, and other similar Academic institutions.
• Documented work experience in the field of Data Science or related field.
• Candidate must be based in the US.

Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a

“life-more-abundant.”

Doctoral/PhD in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science or related field; 2+ years online graduate teaching; 8 graduate credit hours in AI/ML/Data Science; Blackboard proficiency; US-based.

Key Responsibilities

• teaching graduate courses
• developing curriculum
• advising students

Skills & Tools

Blackboard, Python, R, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning

Job Details

• Category: Education services
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Languages: English

About University of the Cumberlands

A private university in Kentucky offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs with a focus on hands-on, experiential learning. — Industry: Education