The Data Analytics program at Denison University seeks to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor for a two year term, commencing in August 2026. Our program at Denison is an interdisciplinary major training students to answer questions with data. Our students develop models using current statistical and computational methods to analyze and predict outcomes across a range of liberal arts disciplines. The program prepares students to be creative problem-solvers by emphasizing hands-on, experiential modes of teaching and learning through a broad array of liberal arts tools. For more information about Denison University’s Data Analytics program, please visit https://denison.edu/academics/data-analytics
We seek to hire an individual from one of the many disciplines that are representative of the applied, interdisciplinary nature of Data Analytics. Candidates’ primary discipline may be in the social, natural, or quantitative sciences or the humanities. In any case, candidates must also have formal education in data analytics methods, or active engagement in scholarship involving advanced data analytics techniques. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. by the start date (ABD will be considered as an Instructor until a Ph.D. is obtained).
Candidates must demonstrate potential for successful teaching at the undergraduate level. Teaching responsibilities will consist of courses in the Data Analytics major. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach statistical concepts, quantitative reasoning, and elementary programming in R using Tidyverse workflows. Python experience and the ability to teach SQL and other types of data models is preferred but not required. The teaching load is six courses per year.
Denison University is a diverse, highly selective, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 2,400 students from across the nation and around the world. We emphasize building a supportive environment so that every student has the opportunity to succeed. We are located thirty miles from Columbus, Ohio, the state capital, which hosts many cultural and artistic opportunities.
Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. by the start date (ABD will be considered as an Instructor until a Ph.D. is obtained). Candidates must also have formal education in data analytics methods and/or active engagement in scholarship involving advanced data analytics techniques.
To apply, please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/180665 and submit:
CV
Cover letter - speaking to the areas mentioned above
Transcript - transcripts of graduate work (unofficial acceptable for applications)
Teaching statement - Teaching statement articulating your teaching philosophy, experience and effectiveness, including specific methods you have used or envision using to educate and support students inside an outside the classroom.
3 confidential letters of recommendation or evaluation, of which at least 2 must address teaching potential
Applications received by March 8th, 2026 will receive full consideration, but we may continue to consider applications until the position is filled.
Denison University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected classes.
Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison's official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix
Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (740) 587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.
