Director – Data Science Institute

Job Title

Director – Data Science Institute

Department

V Provost Res and Dean of Grad

Salary

$90,087 – $115,161; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Reporting to the Vice Provost Research, provide overall administration and programmatic activity for the new Data Science Institute (DSI). This position is charged with bringing in external funding to make DSI self-sustaining within five years of hire. The Data Science Institute’s mission is to serve as a catalyst and resource for the pursuit of basic and applied research, curriculum development, and workforce training in emerging disciplines such as cloud computing, data analytics, computational simulation, cyber security, and bioinformatics. The DSI will engage MTSU faculty and students, as well as external private and public stakeholders in data science fields. The incumbent will perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned. This position is contingent upon securing external funding to self-sustain DSI within five years.

Required Education

Ph.D. Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or similar computational domain required.

Required Related Experience

Seven years’ progressively responsible related experience with interdisciplinary research, research administration, grant writing, and project/program management. Successful competitive grant-writing and experience as Principal Investigator. Experience leading and participating in major research and infrastructure projects at the national and university level. Work with university faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students in the roles of mentor, supervisor, and collaborator.

Desirable Related Experience

Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels in data science or relevant field preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & CV Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

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Application Review Date: October 1, 2024