Faculty of Practice, Data Science

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Position Information

Job Title Faculty of Practice, Data Science

Rank Recruiting at Multiple Levels

Tenure Information Non-Tenure Track

Summary The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science (MCDS) at John Carroll University invites applications for a Faculty of Practice (open rank, non-tenure-track) position in Data Science. Join us in shaping the future of a department in a role that serves as a vital link between industry and students in our newly re-envisioned program in Data Science and Analytics.

We welcome applicants from a broad range of data science backgrounds and specialty areas, including but not limited to academia, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and academic credentials. Full consideration will be given to applications that are completed by December 18, 2026, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The anticipated hire start date is August 2027.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, COMPUTER SCIENCE, AND DATA SCIENCE

John Carroll University has a well-established culture of fostering interdisciplinary research with an emphasis on social justice, service to the common good, and human health. The department and the university have strong ties with world-renowned organizations in the Cleveland area in healthcare, manufacturing, and finance, and a commitment to supporting faculty research and professional development.

The MCDS Department is a dynamic and collaborative department at John Carroll University that is central to the University’s strategic plan for interdisciplinary growth. The Data Science and Analytics major features a core curriculum housed in MCDS and offers specialized concentrations housed across multiple disciplines (including Business, Healthcare, and Sports Analytics). This structure is designed to equip our students with market-relevant expertise and a competitive edge, with a required internship component ensuring practical, real-world experience.

We offer a supportive environment that values industry engagement, innovative teaching, and collaborative program building. You’ll be joining a dedicated faculty committed to student success and the continued evolution of our technical and analytical programs. The university offers teaching support through the Office of Teaching Innovation and Enrichment.

Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will play a critical leadership role in the development and growth of the Data Science and Analytics curriculum and student outcomes, including:

• Teaching 12 credits (roughly four undergraduate courses) per semester to potentially include
• lower-level courses (e.g. introductory statistics with R, intermediate statistics with SPSS, database systems with SQL) and
• upper-level undergraduate courses (e.g. data mining, big data and cloud computing, machine learning, agentic development),
• Assist with crafting and implementing a vision for the Data Science and Analytics program,
• Serve as the key industry liaison facilitating internships and career opportunities for students,
• Mentor and advise students pursuing careers in data science and analytics, and
• Contribute to departmental and university service, including participating in cross-university data initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in a related field, or sufficient professional experience related to data science.
• Knowledge of, or experience with, content covered in upper-level courses for the data science major, which are available at https://jcubulletin.coursedog.com/programs/DATA.BS/program-overview-aoYks,
• Interest and enthusiasm in working with undergraduate students in a liberal arts environment, and familiarity with evidence-based instructional practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Doctoral degree in a related field, and
• Evidence of effective teaching, training, or mentoring at the college level or in a professional setting.

Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions

About John Carroll University John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master’s level.

The University enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F274P

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application consists of:

• A cover letter addressing
• How your professional background and experience relates to the position.
• Your interest in teaching within an undergraduate, liberal arts setting informed by a Jesuit Catholic mission and the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm.
• A discussion of any initiatives you have undertaken that enhance student learning and success.
• Curriculum Vitae that highlights experience with programming languages/frameworks and tools/skills (e.g. R, SPSS, SQL, and Python, along with big data frameworks, cloud platforms, and ETL/data pipeline tools) relevant to content covered in lower- and upper-level data science courses.
• A statement of teaching that
• Describes your teaching experience, and overall philosophy/approach.
• Lists which upper-level DATA courses for the data science major you are currently prepared to teach, course descriptions for which are available at https://jcubulletin.coursedog.com/courses?subjectCode=DATA&page=1&cq=
• A statement of scholarly or professional activity that describes
• Your scholarly or professional activity (e.g. specialty area, recurring or substantial tasks/projects).
• How you might leverage your expertise to provide undergraduate students opportunities for meaningful learning experiences (e.g. networking to internships, partnerships for community-based learning).
• List of three references’ names and contact information.
• Unofficial copies of all university transcripts (Official copies will be requested upon hiring).

EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value all individuals and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.