Job Description

This position will join two existing members serving as primary instructors for core and concentration classes. In addition, this job will involve engaging in outreach to build relationships with the community and recruit new students from local high schools and community colleges. The successful candidate will also serve as an academic advisor to a portion of the undergraduate program. There are additional undergraduate teaching opportunities in eSports and Game Studies, in the  ALA accredited Master of Library & Information Science ( MLIS ), The Master of Science in Instructional Technology and Design ( MSITD ), and Educational Research, Methodology ( ERM ) programs.

Expertise in Information Science, Computer Science, or Information Systems is required. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise related to the development and deployment of Deep Learning or Artificial Intelligence systems, or in other emerging areas of information science, data science, or data analytics. Additional experience in teaching programming languages or technology is also desirable, especially in languages like  SQL , Python, and R, related to data analytics. Online teaching experience is desirable but not required.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires a Ph.D. in Information Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field or master’s degree in Information Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, with at least 5 years professional experience in the field.
• Consideration will be given to candidates who have not yet earned their doctorate at the time of application, but who are engaged in an active doctoral program, have successfully completed comprehensive exams, and anticipate successful completion of remaining work within a year after the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in teaching and advising undergraduates is essential to this position, as is a commitment to face to face education along with flexibility in a variety of educational delivery modes. The ideal candidate will have:

• Background in Computer Science, Data Science, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, or Undergraduate Research. Strong preference for applicants who have an earned doctorate in a computer science or other technology related field.
• Either demonstrated skill in programming language or demonstrated deep knowledge and application of data science to information and communication technologies.
• Experience in the educational enrichment of undergraduates through extracurricular activities.

About The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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