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Florida Polytechnic University · 3 weeks ago

Open-Rank Faculty Position in Data Science-Sports Analytics

positionLakeland, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid, Senior Level

Florida Polytechnic University is inviting applications for a tenure-equivalent faculty position in Data Science, focusing on Sports Analytics. The faculty member will teach classes and conduct research in collaboration with the Lakeland Flying Tigers, emphasizing predictive modeling and performance projects.

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Responsibilities

Teach on-campus classes
Conduct research on sports analytics/performance projects with the Flying Tigers
Initiate and explore potential programs, tracks, or certificates in Sport Analytics
Establish a personal research presence through participation in extramural funding efforts
Publish research results in leading scientific journals in their discipline
Supervise graduate and undergraduate students
Assist in the department's broader educational mission

Qualification

Predictive modelingCausal modelingTime series analysisSports analyticsCurriculum developmentTeaching excellenceAcademic advisingInterdisciplinary researchProfessional activitiesEffective communication

Required

Evidence of effective university-level teaching
For the rank of Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in Data Science, Sport Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, or a closely related field earned before the start date
For the rank of Associate Professor: Ph.D. in Data Science, Sport Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, or a closely related field
Must currently hold the rank of Associate Professor or be eligible to apply for that rank at the current institution
For the rank of Full Professor: Ph.D. in Data Science, Sport Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, or a closely related field
Must currently hold the rank of Professor or have 6+ years at the rank of Associate Professor

Preferred

Teaching and/or relevant research/industry experience related to sports analytics/performance research
Experience in curriculum delivery and development
Experience with students' academic advising and mentoring
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and interdisciplinary applied research
Experience as a contributing author or sole author on research proposals
Active participation in professional activities and organizations
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with a broad campus community

Benefits

Health benefits
Flexible spending accounts
Medical and life insurance
Worker's compensation
Perks and Discounts
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Company

Florida Polytechnic University

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Florida Polytechnic University is the nation's educational institution that provides education in science, engineering, and degree programs.
dateFounded in 2012
location
Lakeland, Florida, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://floridapolytechnic.org

H1B Sponsorship

Florida Polytechnic University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (9)
2023 (6)
2022 (5)
2021 (4)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$2.55M
Key Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationUS Department of Energy
2024-09-17Grant· $0.05M
2022-04-25Grant· $2M
2022-01-13Grant· $0.15M

Leadership Team

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Kathleen Bowman
Vice President of Advancement and CEO for Florida Polytechnic University Foundation
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Allen Bottorff - P.E., Ph.D.
Vice President of Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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