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Northwestern University School of Professional Studies

MSDS Faculty Opportunities

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Northwestern University is seeking course developers and instructors for its Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) program. Northwestern's MSDS program enhances students' capability for data-driven decision making, bringing together the fields of data management, statistical analysis, communication, and leadership to train students to become effective analysts, data engineers, data managers, and educated consumers of analytics. The program also prepares students to develop the strategic, project-management, and communication skills required in data-driven industries, such as marketing, health care, resource management, finance and many others.

Northwestern's MSDS courses are offered online and on-ground. Please visit our website for more detailed information about our programs and courses.

We are currently actively seeking course developers and part-time adjunct faculty for the following online courses:

  • MSDS 462-DL Computer Vision
  • MSDS 464-DL Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Masters necessary in computer science, information technology, or a related discipline PhD preferred
  • Five or more years of work experience in the field of data science
  • Experience in developing and implementing data-driven, enterprise-ready analytics solutions. Should have worked with relational and document (NoSQL) database systems and cloud-based systems, such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS). Should have extensive programming experience in Python. Additional language experience in R and Go desirable.
  • Certification in database systems, GCP, and/or AWS desirable
  • Experience teaching working adults in computer software, information technology, or a related field
  • Evaluate student work and provide clear, timely feedback
  • Utilize the University's learning management system (Canvas). Training is available.

We welcome the opportunity to speak with you more about the program. Please forward a resume and letter of inquiry to spsgradoffice@northwestern.edu.

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