Assistant Professor of Computational and Data Sciences (CDS), Open Specialization

Assistant Professor of Computational and Data Sciences (CDS), Open SpecializationGeorge Mason University Korea, invites applications for a full-time position in Computational and Data Sciences at the assistant rank, starting in February 2023. The individual serving in this position will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Computational and Data Sciences, including courses in our newly developed Master of Science program in Computational Sciences that will launch in Spring 2023. Service activities will include coordinating with course developers in the CDS department in the U.S., as well as supporting Mason Korea as an academic unit.George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.About George Mason Korea:George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. It is among the 115 or so top "R1" ranked research universities in the US and in the top 200 of the Shanghai World Ranking of Universities. A public university located in Fairfax Virginia, George Mason is the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs.George Mason Korea is George Mason's international branch campus in Songdo, South Korea. Mason Korea was established as part of George Mason University's commitment to education on a global scale and its belief in the power of international perspective and connection. Mason Korea is located on the Incheon Global Campus (IGC), which it shares with three other international branch campuses. Mason Korea students, staff, and faculty have access to modern facilities and resources on the IGC for a terrific living and work environment. Songdo, South Korea is a modern "smart" city designed from the start with large parks, plentiful walking and bike paths, and excellent public transportation. Songdo is convenient to Korea's Incheon International Airport-around a half hour by car-as well as to the capital city of Seoul-around an hour by car. Further information on Mason Korea can be found at: http://masonkorea.gmu.edu/.About the Position:This is a full-time, non-tenure track position. The compensation package is competitive, and all international hires include support for relocation expenses, furnished housing, home leave allowance, health insurance in Korea's excellent health care system, and dependent tuition benefit. The initial term is one year, with further opportunity for renewal and multi-year contracts. Mason Korea's courses are all taught in English.Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in a field related to Computational Science and Data Science;Experience in teaching courses in scientific databases and scientific and statistical visualization;Evidence or strong promise of teaching excellence at the college level; andExperience in teaching with and/or using R, Python, Python Pandas, Matlab, Fortran, and MySQL.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in developing course materials.To apply:Applicants MUST submit the following documents to University hiring site (https://masonkorea.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=115&source=aWQ9MTI%3D)A cover letter that explains your interest in and preparation for teaching at Mason Korea and highlights your teaching, research, and any other relevant experience;Teaching philosophy;Current curriculum vitae; andAt least three references with full contact information. References will not be contacted without consent from applicants.NOTE: Applications received on or before October 15, 2022 will be guaranteed full review.

To apply: Applicants must apply for a position at GMU Korea website https://masonkorea.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=115&source=aWQ9MTI%3D; complete and submit the online application, and upload a cover letter, resume (CV), a teaching philosophy, and at least three references with full contact information. References will not be contacted without consent from applicants.

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