Associate Instructor, Data Science
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Full-time
We are growing our data science instructional staff at Galvanize. Our Instructors train technical professionals with programming experience to solve data science problems utilizing innovative educational techniques. We’re looking for passionate educators and practical problem solvers with demonstrated flexibility and curiosity. This role entails contributing to the instructional team, and allows significant room for continued learning.
AS A DATA SCIENCE ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTOR AT GALVANIZE, YOU WILL:
- Deliver lectures and tutorials on scientific Python, SQL, probability, statistics, machine learning, and data engineering
- Grow significantly as a data scientist through professional instruction and self-study in the concepts and tools you haven't yet mastered
- Assist with day-long “sprints,” maintaining a strong presence in the classroom and helping other instructional staff
- Deftly and patiently field student questions and provide feedback in lectures and office hours
- Contribute to local evangelism, admissions, and nurture activities, such as attendance at meetups, speaking at conferences, leading workshops (day time and/or evening), etc.
EXPECTED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in industry in a data scientist or software engineer role
- Master's or PhD in a quantitative discipline such as engineering, statistics, or math
- Strong understanding in the topics we teach: scientific Python, probability, statistics, SQL, machine learning, data engineering, data visualization, data at scale
- Outstanding communication skills
- Experience teaching a quantitative subject preferred
Galvanize provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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