Working/Functional Title
Assistant Instructor Fixed Term
Position Summary
The Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University may have one or more part-time positions available to teach a course introducing graduate students to the processes and tools required to bring a project in sports analytics to completion. The availability of these positions are dependent upon funding and program needs.
Candidates should have at least a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, computer science or engineering, as well as expertise with computational tools such as R, Python, Tableau, Power BI, or other languages and tools currently used in the sports industry.
Candidates with experience in athletics from the collegiate or professional level, in management, coaching, or consulting are preferred. We seek candidates who are able to leverage their experience with athletics to describe the project cycle in sports analytics from start to finish and to network with industry professionals and bring them to MSU for guest lectures and student mentoring.
Position is planned to recur every Spring Semester
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Bachelors -Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science
Minimum Requirements
Candidates should have at least a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, computer science or engineering, as well as expertise with computational tools such as R, Python, Tableau, Power BI, or other languages and tools currently used in the sports industry.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates with experience in athletics from the collegiate or professional level, in management, coaching, or consulting are preferred. We seek candidates who are able to leverage their experience with athletics to describe the project cycle in sports analytics from start to finish and to network with industry professionals and bring them to MSU for guest lectures and student mentoring.
Required Application Materials
Please submit:
- Cover letter
- CV
- 2 - 3 professional references who can attest to your expertise in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or engineering or can attest for your work in the sports industry
Special Instructions
Applications will be reviewed as needed.
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
http://math.msu.edu/
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
