University of North Carolina
Job title:
MADS Section Instructor
Company
University of North Carolina
Job description
Part-time Section Instructors will teach an online class (or a combination of classes) for the School of Data Science and Society’s new Master of Applied Data Science (MADS) degree. Section Instructors are hired for a period of two years but may teach different courses over that period of time (and do not have to teach every semester). To see a list of potential course offerings, please go here – https://datascience.unc.edu/sectioninstructor/.Section Instructors for the online Masters of Applied Data Science use their unique background and expertise to engage students as they work through 13 weeks of content that follows a standardized course syllabus, class plan, and pre-developed instructional materials created by Lead Faculty.Section Instructors are expected to
Bring their unique background and expertise to the course experience.
– Help students apply course material and their newly acquired knowledge to relevant, real-world problems.
– Effectively engage class members in discussions.
– Support student learning by establishing and communicating regular office hours and responding to student issues and questions.
– Maintain reliable access to the learning management system (e.g., meeting technical specifications and reliable high-speed internet access).Key responsibilities:
– Facilitate 13 weekly live online sessions class discussions that apply learning from self-paced modules developed by lead faculty. Synchronous class sessions will be scheduled for weekday evenings, and they must occur at the same day and time each week.
– Grade assessments and discussion and provide verbal and written feedback to students as appropriate.
– Respond to student questions and issues related to the course.
– Maintain regular communications with Lead Faculty and the MADS program leadership about students’ experiences, potential barriers, ideas for enhancement, and any other topics relevant to the course or students.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); The qualifying degree should be in the same discipline, or one closely related to the subject matter of the course to be taught.A minimum of 3 years of relevant work, research or teaching experience in the same discipline, or one closely related to the subject matter of the course to be taught.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and ExperienceAn earned master’s degree from an accredited institution, or the equivalent, is preferred.
An earned doctorate or terminal degree in the same or closely related discipline as the course to be taught is preferred.
Experience and/or expertise in an industry/government/NGO/community organization setting that relates to the subject matter of the course to be taught is strongly preferred.
Experience teaching in higher education, graduate-level data science courses, and/or online settings is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental RequirementsN/A
Campus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesNot Applicable.
Special InstructionsGeneral information on the MADS program: . To see a list of potential course offerings, please go here – .All faculty candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of 1-3 references with their contact information so that they may be contacted to provide a recommendation letter.
Quick LinkContact InformationDepartment Contact Name and Title Rei Sanchez-Arias, Teaching Assistant Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Academic Personnel Office Contact InformationIf you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Academic Personnel Office at .Please note: The Academic Personnel Office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.Optional and Required DocumentsRequired Documents * Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional DocumentsSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * List coursework taken related to topics in data science along with the level of the course (undergraduate, M.S., Ph.D.).(Open Ended Question) * * List courses you have taught and where you taught them. Please also describe any experience you have with online teaching.(Open Ended Question) * * How many years of data science work experience do you have? Describe your primary role(s) in your organization(s) and how that experience might apply to the section instructor role.(Open Ended Question) * * Identify topic areas you are interested in teaching for the Master of Applied Data Science (MADS) online degree program. Please list all areas for which you would like to be considered and for each of the areas you list describe what prior experience/training you have in the material of that course.(Open Ended Question) * * Describe your approach for engaging students and teaching them to apply concepts and theories to practice.(Open Ended Question) * * Please list the top two MADS courses that you would like to be considered to teach.
Expected salary
Location
North Carolina
Job date
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 23:14:31 GMT
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