(Closed)University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland - SUPSI
Professor and Head of the Bachelor's degree programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
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- Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland
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- Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland
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Professor and Head of the Bachelor's degree programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
#J-18808-LjbffrThe University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) invites applications for a Head of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence within the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI) located in the USI-SUPSI Campus in Lugano-Viganello. Degree of employment 60-100% with a permanent contract and starting on 1st October 2024, or date to be agreed upon.
Duties and responsibilitiesWithin the Extended Department Direction
- Participate in the activities of the Department's Undergraduate and Graduate Studies to contribute to the strategic and operational management of the Department.
- Promote a culture of collaboration among the Department's institutional mandates and foster the development of synergies between the education and research mandates.
- Represent the Bachelor's degree programme at the Department's Undergraduate and Graduate Studies and at relevant bodies within the SUPSI Direction.
Within the Department's Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
- Define, in collaboration with the DTI’s Head of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies and the Bachelor's degree programme committee, the scientific framework and professional orientation of the degree programme.
- Design and coordinate the structure and content of the educational curriculum and study plan.
- Contribute to strategic positioning activities of the degree programme and promotion of the educational offer to relevant stakeholders.
- Enhance professional integration opportunities for future graduates by developing partnerships with companies.
- Contribute to the definition of strategies, processes, rules, regulations, and practices concerning the Bachelor's degree programme.
- Contribute to expanding the network of contacts with academic and non-academic partners.
- Manage strategic projects related to the specific field of Bachelor’s degree programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
- Take on teaching assignments within certain modules of the Bachelor’s degree programme.
Research
- Lead a scientific area and conduct research and development activities within the IDSIA.
- Acquire, coordinate, and manage applied research projects.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related disciplines with at least 5 years of professional experience.
- Knowledge of the state-of-the-art technical-scientific and professional context of the relevant disciplines.
- Proven experience in teaching and excellent teaching evaluations.
- Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain it within 3 years of starting employment.
- Excellent proficiency in Italian and English required.
- Experience and responsibilities in research in the relevant disciplinary field.
- Professional placement as Associate Professor, Adjunct Professor, or Lecturer.
- Interesting experience in the Swiss and international university context.
- Dynamic, motivating, and innovative environment.
- Career opportunities within the Institution.
Applicants should submit the following documents:
- Cover letter in Italian or English.
- Curriculum vitae prepared according to the predefined structure.
- List of scientific publications and exemplary works.
- Educational diplomas and work certificates.
- At least two recent reference letters.
- A criminal records excerpt valid for 6 months.
Applications will be considered only if submitted electronically within 31st July 2024.
Nice-to-have skills
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Research
- Teaching
Work experience
- Machine Learning
- Product Owner / Product Manager
- Data Analyst
Languages
- English