Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Educational Data Science

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Educational Data Science
Department Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology
Posting Number F240102
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/52193
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term Term
Position Type UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Summary
The Graduate School of Education ( GSE ) at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Educational Data Science, within the Department of Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology ( CSEP ). Primary affiliation will be in the Educational Data Science ( EDS ) program, which offers Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees as well as the Advanced Certificate of Applied Statistical Analysis. EDS programs are committed to improving evidence-based educational policy and creating educational environments that are fundamentally concerned with access, equity, diversity, and inclusion for marginalized and underserved students.

Our EDS certificate, master's and doctoral programs are interested in expanding expertise in emerging and critical scholarship that directly addresses issues of education equity through the interdisciplinary research tools of data science and learning analytics. More specifically, we are looking for a scholar whose research and teaching addresses ways to improve educational access, transition and success, learning opportunities, and policy interventions.

Therefore, we seek a colleague whose research will contribute to the GSE in the following areas of education research: (1) educational data mining; (2) educational big data analysis; (3) learning analytics.

Priority status will be given to scholars who use a critical lens, particularly critical quantitative methods and demonstrate innovative approaches to educational data science to improve educational equity. Ideal candidates are able to make clear connections between their research, teaching, and service, and the needs of marginalized and underserved populations.

GSE is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, justice, and inclusion through an engaged community of scholars who prioritize research, teaching, and community action that address educational, economic, social, and health disparities. The CSEP Department includes a distinguished faculty of researchers, professional teachers, and thought leaders who strive for innovation in research, training, and practice to have enduring impact on the lives of individuals and communities. Faculty demonstrate a commitment to creating a collegial academic environment characterized by equity, social justice, interdisciplinary collaboration and by ensuring that the research and practice mission of GSE contributes to local schools, agencies, and neighborhoods.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct exemplary research, commensurate with Research 1 tenure track faculty appointments, leading to the development of innovative ideas and publications in prominent scholarly outlets.
• Pursue extramural funding for research initiatives.
• Teach two courses per semester at the graduate level.
• Advise and mentor graduate students, including chairing and serving on doctoral dissertation committees.
• Support efforts to recruit M.S. and Ph.D. students.
• Fulfill service responsibilities related to program, departmental, and university affiliations.

Appointments are for a ten-month academic year beginning in the Fall of 2025.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by September 23rd, 2024.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in data science, educational statistics, or a closely related field by August 2025.
• Research agenda focused on the issues of educational equity and related topics.
• Proficiency in data mining, big data analysis, and learning analytics (e.g., R, Python, C++, database management, machine learning, artificial intelligence, Data Models Query Language).
• Demonstrated potential for research productivity via peer-reviewed scholarship.
• Ability to pursue and sustain externally funded research program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful graduate-level teaching and mentoring.
• Experience with grant writing and sponsored research.

Physical Demands
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Type Full-Time
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter that includes a description of your relevant qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement describing your scholarship, teaching, or service experiences at your current or prior institution that address the issues of educational equity, diversity and inclusion, and how you will continue to do so as a member of the University at Buffalo community.
• A sample publication or other demonstrations of research productivity.
• Contact information for three (3) references.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by September 23rd, 2024

Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Dr. Jaekyung Lee
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Professor and Search Chair
Contact's Email JL224@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-1132

Posting Dates

Posted 08/19/2024
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What will be the highest level of education attained by the time of employment?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PhD/Doctoral Degree
   • MD
   • JD
2. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
   • Faculty
   • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
   • Research Foundation Employee
   • State Classified
   • State Professional
   • UB Foundation
   • TA/GA
   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation
3. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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   • CareerExposure.com
   • CareerWomen.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversitySearch.com
   • GoogleJobs.com
   • HERCjobs.org
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • IMDiversity.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • MBACareers.com
   • Conference
   • Personal Referral
   • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
   • Other
4. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Diversity Statement
4. Publication

Optional Documents