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Washington State University – Assistant Professor, Data Analytics and Mathematics – Career Track
Company NameWashington State University
Position TitleAssistant Professor, Data Analytics and Mathematics – Career Track
Company Information
WSU is Washington's land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located in every county in Washington, and online degree programs are offered worldwide. WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state, nation, and world. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and accountability, continual enhancement of research and educational endeavors are at the core of WSU's strategic priorities. See here for additional information about WSU's statewide locations.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Program in Data Analytics and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Teaching), career-track faculty position in Everett, WA, with a specialty in Data Analytics and Mathematics. This is a fixed-term, 9-month, 3-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. It is anticipated the successful candidate will begin the appointment on August 16, 2026.
We seek applicants with expertise in Data Science and Analytics who can contribute to instruction in data analytics and foundational applied mathematics. Relevant areas of expertise include data structures, artificial intelligence and machine learning, data mining, databases, data modeling, data ethics, corporate or business analytics, as well as applied and discrete mathematics areas that support data analytics, such as algebraic and quantitative reasoning, discrete structures, and mathematical foundations for business and data applications. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses for the Data Analytics program and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, create curriculum innovation, and work with us to continue to develop and expand the Data Analytics program at WSU.
The responsibilities of the position are teaching and programmatic development (80%) and service to the program, department, college, university, community, and profession (20%). The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses within the Data Analytics undergraduate program. In addition, the successful candidate will work in the programmatic development in Data Analytics including curriculum revision and development, overseeing undergraduate research efforts, and outreach initiatives for the program. Finally, the successful candidate will be expected to serve on department, college, and university committees and work collaboratively, respectfully, and productively with other faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.
Position Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Earned Ph. D. in Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Applied or Computational Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields grounded in Data Science; or MS in one of the above fields, with at least three (3) years by the time of hire of industry experience in data science/analytics or teaching experience in one of the above fields.
Demonstrated record of or potential for program and curricular development.
Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction.
Demonstrated record of or potential for ensuring access and opportunity in all aspects of our educational experiences as in alignment with WSU’s land grant mission.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Salary Range$60,000 - $70,000 for the 9-month academic year | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Benefits
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.
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Application Instructions
Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Department Name: Data Analytics
Location: Everett, WA
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
A cover letter addressing qualifications for this position as well as a response to the following prompt:
As a land-grant university, we have a commitment to ensure access and opportunity in all aspects of our work. The successful candidate for this position will have the experiences, knowledge, and skills to build their research/scholarship/creative practice, pedagogy, curriculum, and service in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please explain your past record and future plans to contribute to this aspect of WSU’s mission.
Curriculum vitae
Teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, which may incorporate experience from formal or informal teaching and mentoring opportunities.
Statement about curriculum development and outreach describing your philosophy about how classes (under a DATA prefix) in this new transdisciplinary field could/should be developed and/or how outreach could be used in data analytics education.
Inquiries should be directed to Sergey Lapin slapin@wsu.edu.
External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information is collected as part of the online application process.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.