Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Business Analytics and Data Science - DATA 315 Database Programming - Spring Semester 2025

Description

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Qualifications

DATA 315 Database Programming

Undergraduate Spring Semester, 02/03/2025 – 05/25/2025,

TTH 3:20PM-4:35PM Moraga Campus

This course prepares students to effectively manage data through a relational database management system (RDBMS), a query language and relevant tools. Fundamental database theories are introduced but the emphasis is on practical and hands-on learning experience. Various topics are covered including data modeling, database development life cycle, entity-relationship (ER) modeling and database design, relational models, normalization, structured query language (SQL), SQL queries, functions as well as advanced topics such as indexes and query performance, advanced queries and Python programming with databases. MySQL, the industry leading open-source RDBMS and the graphical user interface (GUI) and development tool MySQL Workbench are practically introduced and used.

Qualifications

- Ph.D. degree in Business Analytics or a closely related field and a recent publication record in the field, OR

- A Master’s degree in Business Analytics or a closely related field and five years of current, relevant professional experience.

- Candidates should have a successful record of teaching experience at the undergraduate level and experience/familiarity with online/hybrid instruction to prepare for contingencies. This position requires all course work to be performed in the state of California. 

Salary: $6,480 and $10,308 dependent on qualifications.  The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, who have previously taught the course or DATA 138, available here.

Application Instructions

Please apply online by clicking the APPLY NOW button.

Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College

·      A resume

·      The name and contact information for three (3) professional references. 

·      In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.

Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught the course or DATA 040, or have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements:
- Indicate interest via application to the posting
- Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire to identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021

Candidates must perform all course-related work within the state of California

Salary: $6,480 and $10,308 dependent on qualifications.  The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.

Please note that courses will be assigned to current qualified adjunct faculty members who apply during the first 14 days of the posting in the following order:

1. Seniority of those who have taught the course previously up to their average.

2. Seniority of those who have not taught the course up to their average.

3. Seniority rotation above their average up to seven (7) course values.

 If the course is not assigned to a current qualified adjunct faculty member under the process above, it may be assigned to a new hire after the 14 day period for current adjunct faculty members to apply has elapsed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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