FT Faculty Position in Data Science – The American University in Cairo

Location: Cairo, Egypt Category: Mathematics and Actuarial Science Posted On: Thu Feb 3 2022 Job Description:

In addition to providing the essential foundation for all Sciences and Engineering programs, and electives to the University-wide community, the Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science (MACT) provides rigorous pedagogy to Mathematics majors, as well as its applied Actuarial Science and Data Science programs. The School also boasts graduate, Masters and Doctorates, in the Natural Sciences, Global Public Health and in Engineering, thereby providing opportunities for collaborative didactics and research.

Job Description:

In addition to providing the essential foundation for all Sciences and Engineering programs, and electives to the University-wide community, the Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science (MACT) provides rigorous pedagogy to Mathematics majors, as well as its applied Actuarial Science and Data Science programs. The School also boasts graduate, Masters and Doctorates, in the Natural Sciences, Global Public Health and in Engineering, thereby providing opportunities for collaborative didactics and research. In that context, MACT welcomes applicants that are well-grounded in Statistics and Data Analysis and their diverse applications, with the flexibility to participate in the curriculum across various sub-disciplines, from freshmen to graduate.

For all positions, applicants should be committed to excellent classroom teaching and learning as well as demonstrating a strong research record (senior faculty) or a clear potential for research (junior faculty). Preference will be given to applicants who will contribute to the Department, School, University, and the outside communities in the field. English is required as it is the language of instruction at AUC. Research opportunities within the School of Sciences and Engineering and with colleagues across AUC are strongly encouraged.

Requirements:

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Data Science

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, or a related field. Applicants should be committed to excellent classroom teaching and learning as well as demonstrating a strong research record (senior faculty) or a clear potential for research (junior faculty). ?Successful applicants are also expected to engage in scholarly research as well as other professional activities such as external funding, applied project-based consulting. Preference will be given to applicants who will contribute to service activities to the Department, School, University, and the outside communities in the field. English is required as it is the language of instructions at AUC. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Instructions:

An updated CV; a letter of interest; a completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF); a copy of the graduate transcript (junior faculty) or copies of most significant publications (senior faculty); and three reference letters to be sent directly by the recommender to the Chair of the Department, Dr. Wafik Lotfallah at ?lotfallah@aucegypt.edu.

All applicants must submit the following documents via the online system. Your account login enables you to respond to any additional questions from AUC, if required.

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