POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT NO.
16-53F137
JOB OPENING ID: 11625
Position: Sentry Insurance Endowed Chair in Computational Analytics
Department: Computing and New Media Technologies
Hayes Hill Title: Assistant Professor (C40NN) or Associate Professor (C30NN)
Position Description: We are looking for a colleague interested in leveraging partnerships, inspiring
students and creating innovative curriculum. The successful candidate will help to drive analytics education
and regional economic development.
A 2016 gift of $4 million from Sentry Insurance will establish a new endowed faculty position in data
analytics and allow UW-Stevens Point to launch an innovative curriculum for undergraduate students. The
successful candidate for this position will help build and launch a new data analytics degree program.
Curiosity, collegiality, and an entrepreneurial spirit are essential.
The Computing and New Media Technologies Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
invites applications for the Sentry Insurance Endowed Chair in Computational Analytics, a tenure-track
faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Candidates should have a completed PhD by
August 29, 2016.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate their commitment to teach core courses and show professional
ability and competence in the area of Data Analytics, with additional interest and ability in Computer
Information Systems (CIS) or Web & Digital Media Development (WDMD) curricula.
The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the fundamental aspects of Data Science and
Data Analytics – data validation, cleansing and transformation, data acquisition and storage, statistical data
analysis and data mining, and data visualization and dissemination. In addition, candidates should be
proficient with one or more of the following: databases and data warehousing, application development,
web/mobile technologies, human-computer interaction, and high-performance computing.
The candidate is expected to demonstrate professional growth, an active research agenda, and
university/professional service commensurate within a teaching-oriented department.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Ph.D. in data analytics, data science or a closely related field.
Preferred:
- Expertise in data acquisition and storage, data validation, cleansing and transformation, statistical data
analysis, and data mining, data visualization and dissemination.
- Industry or academic experience in data analytics or data science.
- Experience or interest in developing strong relationships with local businesses and other partners.
- Previous teaching experience
Department/University Description: The Department of Computing and New Media Technologies has 9
full-time tenure-track faculty members serving more than 300 majors in Computer Information Systems
and Web and Digital Media Development.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, part of the University of Wisconsin System, is a leading
four-year comprehensive institution located in scenic Central Wisconsin. Approximately 9,300 students are
enrolled with a student faculty ratio of 20:1 in the classroom. While primarily serving undergraduates
through a variety of baccalaureate programs, UW-Stevens Point also offers several master's level graduate
programs and an applied doctoral degree (Au.D.) in audiology. The 406-acre campus features
state-of-the-art facilities and the Schmeeckle Nature Reserve. The university has a strong focus on
sustainability initiatives and has been named one of the nation’s green universities by The Princeton
Review. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and
staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit www.uwsp.edu for more information about UW-Stevens Point.
Appointment Date: Fall 2016
Terms of Employment: This is a 9-month, full-time tenure-track position, with the possibility of summer
employment. Salary range is dependent on qualifications.
Deadline: Continuous recruitment with first review of completed applications starting April 15, 2016. To
assure consideration, completed applications need to be received by end of day, 11:59 pm, April 14, 2016.
Applications received on or after April 15, 2016 may be considered.
To Apply: Before you get started with the online application process, we recommend you preview the
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Step 3: Submit application materials:
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your application. By clicking on “SAVE,” you can save an incomplete application and return to it
later. Once you click on “SUBMIT”, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments.
Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Curriculum Vita
- Contact information of three professional references
- Unofficial or official transcripts
Official transcripts will be required at time of hire
For final submission, you must select "SUBMIT." Selecting "Save" will not forward your
application materials to the search committee. Upon submitting your application material, a
confirmation e-mail will be sent.
For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:
Weimin He
Chair, Search & Screen Committee
Email: whe@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-4916
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted
your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Anna Golackson
Email: hr@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-4419
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Women, minorities,
veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective
students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at http://www.uwsp.edu/dos/Pages/Annual-Security-Report.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of
the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Employment will require a criminal background check.