James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA
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About the position
The Department of Computer Science at James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for a Teaching/Research Postdoctoral Fellowship in the area of Data Visualization. This position is a fixed term appointment at the rank of instructor. The successful candidate will join the Computer Science Department beginning August 2025, is a one-year appointment and may be eligible to renew for a second year. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work with the Computer Science Department Academic Unit Head and will be expected to teach at least 1 course per semester. Teaching will consist of a 1-1 load, i.e., 1 course in the fall semester and one course in the spring semester. The courses will likely include one course required for undergraduate majors in Computer Science or Information Technology and one data visualization course. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating teaching and research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. The Postdoctoral Fellow will receive mentorship and guidance from faculty on these courses. The JMU Center for Faculty Innovation also provides a wealth of professional development opportunities throughout the year. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also participate in department activities and support interdisciplinary collaborations within the college.
Responsibilities
- Teach at least 1 course per semester, including one required course for undergraduate majors and one data visualization course.
- Provide innovative ideas and perspectives to foster a stimulating teaching and research environment.
- Assist in activities related to grant writing and publications.
- Contribute to building interdisciplinary pedagogical communities of practice.
- Organize workshops and dissemination events at JMU.
- Participate in events at partnering institutions.
- Train and mentor undergraduate students.
- Develop data visualization platforms.
- Work on data analysis and archiving activities.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field by August 2025.
- Strong computer programming and data visualization experience.
- Demonstrated strong interests in undergraduate teaching and data visualization pedagogy.
- Experience in grant writing and publication.
- Commitment to engaged learning, innovative pedagogies, and inclusive practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working in a team-based, interdisciplinary environment.
- Research project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Nice-to-haves
- Track record of external funding and productive research collaborations.
- Experience in analytical and visual programming languages.
- Skills in code maintenance and sharing.
- Experience in developing complex data visualizations.
- Demonstrated skill in machine learning, statistical analysis, natural language processing, and text analysis.
- Experience designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative studies.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities through the JMU Center for Faculty Innovation.
