School of Management: Adjunct Faculty for Data Strategy and Visualization (Graduate)

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School of Management: Adjunct Faculty for Data Strategy and Visualization (Graduate)

Job Summary:

This job is located at the University of San Francisco Downtown Campus at 101 Howard Street, San Francisco, California. Please only apply if you can teach in person at this location.


The School of Management at the University of San Francisco invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty with expertise in data visualization. Under the direction of the Dean and Associate Deans the Adjunct Faculty Member will teach a graduate-level course in data visualization in the School of Management Master’s of Business Administration program.

The course description is as follows:

This course explores strategy and management approaches for using big data. Topics include big data strategy, value creation, the big data model maturity index, the role of data scientists and data-savvy managers, and how to employ visualization to generate and communicate insight. Students will encounter a mix of cutting-edge ideas, practical techniques, real-world examples, and hands-on software exercises.

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Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in a related management/business discipline, or Bachelor’s + equivalent professional experience; 

• Critical understanding of the relationship between professional/discipline expertise, social justice, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);

• Relevant teaching experience or demonstrable ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level;

• Knowledge of principles and methods for instruction of individuals and groups, and the assessment of learning;

• Planning and organizing skills sufficient to ensure implementation of the assigned curriculum, job duties, and established expectations;

• Oral and written communication skills in the English language at a level that conveys information to and from students, colleagues, and others in an effective manner; 

• Awareness of contemporary and critical concerns in the discipline; and

• Interpersonal orientation that encourages productive interactions with students and colleagues.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, school, and university mission/goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.

• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, visual and audio recordings, readings and assignments, assessments, and other learning resources.

• Prepare and deliver/lead effective lectures, case analyses, simulations, and other engaging learning activities.

• Initiate, moderate, and facilitate inclusive classroom discussions.

• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and/or examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.

• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.

• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline full-time faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.

• Maintain student grades and other required records or reporting materials.

• Stay current on developments in the discipline by reading professional literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional workshops or conferences;

• Stay current on effective teaching methods via resources and training offered by USF's Center for Teaching Excellence.

• Hold weekly office hours (at least 1 hour for each course section taught) for the purpose of advising and assisting students.

• Advise and instruct students regarding lifelong learning resources and effective study skills; refer students