[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty, Data Analytics @Franklin University

Role Description

Franklin University invites applicants for its Adjunct Faculty, Advanced Analytics position during our Spring 2027 term. The Adjunct Faculty role includes primary responsibility for providing quality instruction and maintaining a positive learning environment with an emphasis placed on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students.

This post is for a part-time adjunct faculty position to teach a graduate-level course, Advanced Analytics, in an online format (12 weeks). This course examines the data analysis process with emphasis on:

• Quantitative and qualitative findings from data.
• Development of skills in data analytics and predictive analytics.
• Algorithmic methods and use of popular industry software for data-driven solutions.

The faculty should:

• Develop PowerPoint slides, lesson plans, and demonstrations.
• Provide examples from various fields.
• Be knowledgeable and experienced with statistical analysis methods and analytical tools such as R and Python.
• Conduct demonstrations.

In addition to educational qualifications, the candidate should possess:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethics.
• A passion for teaching Analytics/Statistics to busy working adult students with flexibility and integrity.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline.
• If the degree is in a related field, at least 18 graduate credit hours should be in the aforementioned fields.
• At least three years of online teaching experience in higher education.
• Skilled in video conferencing platforms.
• Proficient in online learning management systems.
• Knowledge and experience with several analytics software such as Tableau, R, and Python.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in Engineering, Economics, or Business with at least 18 credit hours in Mathematics, Data Science, or Statistics, or a doctoral degree in these fields with a graduate certificate in Data Science.
• At least 5 years of industry experience with specific projects targeting the course outcomes.
• Experience in data science, data analytics, data visualization, and machine/statistical learning is preferred.
• Any industry certifications in the field of data science or analytics.

Company Description

Founded in 1902, Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin has earned its long-standing reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied, in-demand undergraduate, master’s, and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals.

Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where students, faculty, and staff feel a sense of belonging.

We are not able to hire in California, New York, Massachusetts, Montana, or the City of Philadelphia.