Adjunct Assistant Professor-Data Visualization-CAPP

Adjunct Assistant Professor Data Visualization CAPP in Chicago, IL for University of Chicago

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Chicago is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Adjunct Assistant Professor of Computer Science to teach sections of Data Visualization in the Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy Program (MSCAPP) during the 2024 Fall Quarter (September 30 - December 14).

Job Details:

• **Location:** Chicago, Illinois
• **Type:** Part-Time
• **Designation:** Academic
• **Work Function:** Education
• **Preferred Education:** Doctorate

The goal of the course is for students to gain a practical knowledge of the theory of visualization such as the grammar of graphics, as well as hands-on experience with contemporary visualization tools such as d3. This adjunct faculty position will be appointed to an initial one-quarter term with the possibility of renewal for future terms.

Courses are held for nine weeks during each academic quarter with a tenth week for a final project or exam. Instruction is expected to be in person on the University of Chicago Hyde Park campus. Courses can meet in the daytime, meeting 2-3 times a week for a total of up to three hours, or in the evening, meeting once per week for up to three hours. The exact day(s) and time(s) are determined in consultation.