Visiting Professor or Visiting Instructor in Data Science and Statistics

Lewis & Clark College of Arts & Sciences The College of Arts and Sciences at Lewis & Clark College is a private liberal arts college with 2,000 undergraduates, located in the southwest hills of Portland, Oregon. We seek candidates who value and demonstrate excellence in teaching, in conjunction with sustainability, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age. Position Description The College of Arts & Sciences and Lewis & Clark College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Professor or Visiting Instructor in Data Science and Statistics position for the 2025-26 academic year. Teaching responsibilities (all expected to be in-person) will include Introduction to Data Science; Statistics I (in the Psychology Department); and Numbers, a first-year seminar in the uses and interpretation of quantitative data. The position is full-time and benefits-eligible, with a starting date of September 1, 2025. Qualifications Candidates must have expertise enabling them to teach the proposed courses and a demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in an undergraduate liberal arts environment. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment is preferred. Proficiency with 1) SPSS (or JASP) and 2) either R or Python is required, with a preference for R. Application Instructions To apply, please include a cover letter with a teaching philosophy statement included, a current CV, and (if available) teaching references and representative teaching evaluations in your application. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have questions about the position, please contact Scott Feickert, Director of Operations and Finance, at [email protected]. Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators (https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance). Reasonable Accommodation Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Background Check Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment. Eligibility to Work In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment. Explorare, Discere, Sociare (to explore, to learn, to work together) Lewis & Clark’s motto defines why it’s such a great place to work! Employees join a learning community that rewards ideas and resourcefulness, and embraces the common good and a sense of social justice. We strive to recruit and retain a diverse blend of talented, enthusiastic individuals who will take full advantage of the extraordinary environment and resources available to them to further their lives and careers. We offer a generous benefits package that includes health, retirement, paid time off, tuition, and much more.