Director - Data Science Institute
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Employer: Middle Tennessee State University
Industry: Research and Sponsored Programs
Salary: $90087 - $115161 per year
Job type: Full-Time
Job Title
Director - Data Science Institute
Department
V Provost Res and Dean of Grad
Salary
$90,087 - $115,161; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Reporting to the Vice Provost Research, provide overall administration and programmatic activity for the new Data Science Institute (DSI). This position is charged with bringing in external funding to make DSI self-sustaining within five years of hire. The Data Science Institute's mission is to serve as a catalyst and resource for the pursuit of basic and applied research, curriculum development, and workforce training in emerging disciplines such as cloud computing, data analytics, computational simulation, cyber security, and bioinformatics. The DSI will engage MTSU faculty and students, as well as external private and public stakeholders in data science fields. The incumbent will perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned. This position is contingent upon securing external funding to self-sustain DSI within five years.
Required Education
Ph.D. Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or similar computational domain required.
Required Related Experience
Seven years' progressively responsible related experience with interdisciplinary research, research administration, grant writing, and project/program management. Successful competitive grant-writing and experience as Principal Investigator. Experience leading and participating in major research and infrastructure projects at the national and university level. Work with university faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students in the roles of mentor, supervisor, and collaborator.
Desirable Related Experience
Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels in data science or relevant field preferred.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & CV Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: October 1, 2024
Advertisement Opened: 09/17/2024 01:00 AM CST
Advertisement Closes: 10/01/2024 11:55 PM CST
Director - Data Science Institute
Department
V Provost Res and Dean of Grad
Salary
$90,087 - $115,161; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Reporting to the Vice Provost Research, provide overall administration and programmatic activity for the new Data Science Institute (DSI). This position is charged with bringing in external funding to make DSI self-sustaining within five years of hire. The Data Science Institute's mission is to serve as a catalyst and resource for the pursuit of basic and applied research, curriculum development, and workforce training in emerging disciplines such as cloud computing, data analytics, computational simulation, cyber security, and bioinformatics. The DSI will engage MTSU faculty and students, as well as external private and public stakeholders in data science fields. The incumbent will perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned. This position is contingent upon securing external funding to self-sustain DSI within five years.
Required Education
Ph.D. Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or similar computational domain required.
Required Related Experience
Seven years' progressively responsible related experience with interdisciplinary research, research administration, grant writing, and project/program management. Successful competitive grant-writing and experience as Principal Investigator. Experience leading and participating in major research and infrastructure projects at the national and university level. Work with university faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students in the roles of mentor, supervisor, and collaborator.
Desirable Related Experience
Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels in data science or relevant field preferred.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & CV Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: October 1, 2024
Advertisement Opened: 09/17/2024 01:00 AM CST
Advertisement Closes: 10/01/2024 11:55 PM CST
Created: 2024-09-18
Reference: P1047
Country: United States
State: Tennessee
City: Murfreesboro
ZIP: 37132
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