Data Science Professor

6 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University Of Canterbury Full time

Company Overview

The University of Canterbury is a leading institution in New Zealand, dedicated to providing high-quality education and research opportunities. Our faculty comprises diverse and dynamic teams that value collaboration, innovation, and well-being.

Salary

This role comes with a competitive salary scale, ranging from $89,645 for Lecturers to $142,591 for Senior Lecturers.

Job Description

We are seeking an early-to-mid career academic to join our team as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Data Science/Statistics. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in nurturing student success, developing engaging teaching methodologies, and cultivating research networks that strengthen community connections within the School and across the University.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, you should have a Ph.D. in Statistics or Data Science, or a related discipline. You will also need to demonstrate:

  • Experience contributing to high-quality, innovative research
  • Evidence of developing a strong research portfolio with impactful contributions or solid industry experience
  • An enthusiasm for student learning, with a nurturing and engaging teaching approach
  • Championing diversity, inclusion, and equity, fostering an open-minded and welcoming environment
  • Embracing the University's commitment to Aotearoa New Zealand's bicultural heritage and Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Benefits

As a member of our academic staff, you can expect:

  • A flexible and family-friendly working environment
  • Relocation support for international and domestic candidates
  • Onsite childcare facilities
  • Generous leave policies, including five weeks of annual leave and five additional university holidays
  • Parental leave benefits, including up to 9 weeks paid UC leave and 26 weeks government-paid parental leave
  • Sabbatical opportunities to support your professional growth
  • A strong employer contribution to superannuation (up to 75%)
  • Scholarship and research funding support for postgraduate students
  • Access to a vibrant and inspiring academic community, with a collegial atmosphere that fosters creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration

Others

We welcome applications from academics who are passionate about fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive learning environment in Statistics and/or Data Science. If you are excited about this opportunity but are unsure whether you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We actively support career progression and development, taking proactive steps to remove barriers, address unconscious bias, and promote equity in decision-making.



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