Ave Maria University, a Catholic institution committed to the integration of faith and reason, seeks a passionate and dedicated Ph.D. economist with expertise in Data Science to join our faculty. We are looking for a candidate who embodies the university’s Catholic mission and is eager to contribute to our academic community through teaching, research, and service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Economics (applied microeconomics preferred, although open to any field) and Data Science, including topics such as econometrics, machine learning, data visualization, and statistical programming.
- Develop and implement a rigorous curriculum that fosters both technical competence and critical thinking.
- Engage in cutting-edge research that contributes to the fields of Economics and Data Science, with the potential to publish in top-tier journals.
- Mentor students, guiding their academic and professional development, and promoting an enthusiasm for learning and professional success in both Economics and Data Science.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support the University’s Catholic mission and foster an environment of academic excellence.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Economics, Data Science, or a closely related field. Industry expertise in Data Science highly valued.
- Strong technical skills in data analysis, machine learning, programming (e.g., Python, R, Stata), and econometric modeling.
- Capacity for or a record of research and publication in the fields of Economics and Data Science.
- Excellent teaching skills, with experience in engaging and inspiring students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- A deep commitment to Ave Maria University’s Catholic mission, and the ability to integrate these principles into teaching and research.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy that indicates how you intend to contribute to our Catholic mission as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, research agenda, and three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
For more information about Ave Maria University and its mission, please visit www.avemaria.edu or contact Dr. Gabriel Martinez, gmartinez@avemaria.edu. Position subject to administrative approval.
