DATA 611 Predictive Analytics, Sessional Instructor

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Position Description

The Haskayne School of Business is inviting applicants for a Sessional Instructor to teach DATA 611. Classes in the Winter semester run from Monday, January 9 to Friday, February 17, 2023. 

DATA 611  Predictive Analytics   Mondays/Wednesday   5:00 PM to 7:50 PM (Runs from January 9th  to February 17th , 2023)

Qualifications: 
– Graduate degree (MBA, MSc, DBA, or PhD) or work experience in a relevant field is required.
– Previous post secondary teaching experience is preferred.

The calendar description of the course:
Overview of the basic concepts and techniques in predictive analytics as well as their applications for solving real-life business problems in marketing, finance, and other areas. Techniques covered in this course include: decision trees, classification rules, association rules, clustering, support vector machines, instance-based learning. Examples and cases are discussed to gain hands-on experience.

Please submit your application online via the ‘Apply Now’ link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments.

The application deadline is October 11, 2022 at 11:59pm. Please note interviews with the selected candidates will start as we receive the applications.

To apply, submit your application online to the attention of Osman Alp, Area Chair, Operations and Supply Chain Management. In support of your application, please provide the following in your application package:
– A current CV containing a discussion of relevant teaching and professional experience.
– Previous teaching evaluations, if applicable
– Names of three references
– Any additional information that you may have to strengthen your application and assist in the selection process.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
The amount of remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B.  Please see the Faculty Association’s website at http://www.ucalgary.ca/TUCFA for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.
We thank you for your application.  Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

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About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca .

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.