Assistant Professor of the Practice: Math/Deep Learning

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Description The Data Science Institute (DSI) at Brown University is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor of the Practice of Data Science. (Professors of the Practice are faculty who are hired to enhance Brown’s pedagogical mission and whose qualifications are earned primarily through professional experience rather than scholarly credentials.) The initial appointment would be for a 3-year period, renewable with potential for promotion and longer-term appointments based on performance and need . This in-person position includes teaching in our in-person Data Science Master’s program and the online Master of Science in Data Science: Policy, Governance & Society , advising, and additional responsibilities. The Assistant Professor of the Practice should have a solid background in mathematics (linear algebra, calculus), Deep Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Models, and potentially Machine Learning Operations. The incumbent will teach a Deep Learning course (currently offered by the CS Department as CSCI1470/2470), a new mandatory course on Gen AI and LLMs, and an elective course on ML Ops. All three courses are offered within the in-person master’s program. This candidate will a...