Academic Director: Data Science Program

This position has been filled.

The School of Information is currently seeking an Academic Director for the fully online Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) program. The Director will help lead and shape the academic content of the MIDS program, including recruiting talented adjunct faculty, professors in residence, lecturers and postdocs, establishing quality control processes for all course offerings, ensuring that the curriculum offerings adapt to changes in the industry, and working with the dean, assistant dean, and associate dean to expand MIDS as part of the I School’s overall growth strategy. The Director will be broadly responsible for the MIDS program and also provide oversight for the I School’s day-to-day relationship with 2U, our technology partner, working closely with 2U, I School faculty, and staff to deliver the highest quality online professional education.

Responsibilities

  • 25% — Provide leadership and oversight for existing MIDS program with focus on high quality student experience and leading edge curriculum. Ensure that our program vendor, 2U, provides a high level of service, and oversee their revenue generation and marketing efforts.

  • 25% — Develop and manage processes for the recruitment, onboarding and retention of adjunct faculty, postdocs and lecturers to develop and teaching MIDS courses. Institute and maintain an ongoing faculty development program focused on online teaching practices and the use of educational technologies.

  • 20% — Manage collaborative course design and development processes, engaging with our partner 2U and supporting faculty to create new high quality online courses. Collaborate with faculty to define learning objectives, interactions and activities to enhance online course offerings.

  • 10% — Implement and maintain online course and curriculum quality review processes focused on student outcomes and aligned with I-School goals and accreditation requirements.

  • 10% — Collaborate with Student Affairs to assess program's effectiveness and recommend changes to program's content, policies and procedures accordingly.

  • 10% — Collaborate with External Relations to determine external media placement opportunities for faculty. Work with professionals across the university as well as corporate partners to expand the scope and impact of the MIDS program.

Required Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and experience working in data science or closely related field (Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Information management, Analytics, etc.).

  • Experience providing management and oversight for multi-stakeholder organizations.

  • Demonstrated project and team management skills.

  • Advanced oral and written communication skills.

  • Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.

  • Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.

  • Demonstrated experience and history of planning, designing, developing, implementing, managing and growing technology-based learning programs in either academic or professional settings desired.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in data science or closely-related field, plus 7+ years relevant experience.

  • Experience working in higher education (especially in course design, development, and quality improvement) strongly preferred.

This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a Criminal Background Check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

The salary range designated for this position is $82,500 – $135,000.

Starting salary will be commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Apply here, or go to jobs.berkeley.edu and search for position #19826.

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

About Berkeley

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley’s culture of openness, freedom and acceptance—academic and artistic, political and cultural—make it a very special place for students, faculty and staff.

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About the School of Information

The School of Information is a graduate research and education community committed to expanding access to information and to improving its usability, reliability, and credibility while preserving security and privacy. Our multi-disciplinary faculty conduct research in the development of user-friendly interfaces, new approaches to security and privacy, and exploration of the role of technology in developing regions.

We offer two professional master’s degrees and an academic doctoral degree. Our Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) program trains students for careers as information professionals and emphasizes project-based learning. Our Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) program is an online degree designed for working professionals with career goals in the emerging field of data science. Our Ph.D. program equips scholars to develop solutions and shape policies that influence how people seek, use, and share information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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Last updated:

July 28, 2015