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Johns Hopkins University Adjunct Faculty: Data Analytics and Policy Core Curriculum in Washington, District Of Columbia

Institution Description:

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of the Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. As part of the nation's first research university, AAP offers high-quality master's degrees at its Washington, D.C., Center, at JHU's Homewood Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, and online. AAP distinguishes itself through its intensive instructional assistance, selective admissions, and 60 dedicated full-time faculty. Tenured Krieger School faculty members serve as program chairs to oversee the academic rigor of AAP's graduate offerings. JHU is committed to hiring candidates who, through their teaching and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. For more information, see https://advanced.jhu.edu/.

Position Description:

The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) division seeks non-tenure track adjunct faculty to teach one of several courses within the Master of Science in Data Analytics and Policy program. Specifically, we are seeking instructors qualified to teach Probability and Statistics (470.681), Programming and Data Management (470.768), Quantitative Methods (470.709), or Data Visualization (470.673). The course(s) will be taught fully online beginning in the spring 2025 semester. Candidates with online course development and teaching experience and those with experience teaching and engaging students from diverse backgrounds are of particular interest.

These four courses are part of the core curriculum in the Data Analytics and Policy program. The courses introduce learners to statistical analysis and programming using R. Topics include probability theory, descriptive statistics, data visualization, research design for causal inference, and linear regression analysis. Full course descriptions and an overview of our full curriculum are available on the program website (https://advanced.jhu.edu/academics/graduate/ms-data-analytics-policy/degree-details-and-courses/) . The program has course templates for each course from which the candidate will teach. Faculty duties include supporting student learning, evaluating student work, and working with the Program Director to revise and update course materials as needed.

These courses are taught on a regular basis with semester-length contracts. Adjunct faculty may be included in future course development projects. The salary for this position is: $7,210.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree with training in quantitative statistical methods (e.g., political science, sociology, business analytics, economics, geography, public policy, psychology, or similar)

  • Demonstrated experience doing original work using R for programming, data visualization, and statistical analysis

Preferred Qualifications

  • A terminal degree with training in quantitative statistical methods (e.g., political science, sociology, business analytics, economics, geography, public policy, psychology, or similar)

  • 1-3 years of graduate level teaching experience

  • Online teaching experience

  • Training in statistical programming and analysis using Python

  • Professional experience in applied statistics, predictive modeling, machine learning, database management, and related data science topics

Salary: $7,210

The position(s) will remain open until filled. Candidates must submit the following:

  • Cover letter

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Teaching evaluations for two most recently taught courses

The selected candidate will be expected to undergo a background check, submit proof of educational attainment, and submit references upon request.

Additional Information

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre-Employment Information

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Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

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Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion (https://diversity.jhu.edu/roadmap-on-diversity-and-inclusion/) .

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine (https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/flu-vaccine-policy/) . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Job Type: Part Time Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

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