Part-Time Instructor- Ist737 Visual Analytic Dashboards

IST 737: Analytic dashboards support human reasoning in finding valuable insights from large scale data. Students will gain knowledge of human visual reasoning, and obtain the technical skillsnecessary to design, develop and implement analytic dashboards for business, government, or even personal data. This class differs from other data visualization courses by focusing on using tools to develop interactive visualizations and leaning less on knowledge of coding. However, students will draw from their experience in prior classes to build backend models (e.g. automated classification or clustering) that will contribute to the dashboards visual elements.

After taking this course, students will be able to:

• Describe best practices for using (interactive) data visualization to support human reasoning that can deliver actionable insights (visual analytics)

• Design and critique data drive dashboards that support visual analytics

• Use Tableau to build a dashboard that supports visual analytics

• Describe other industry tools that support visual analytics and analyze their strengths and weaknesses

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred in field related to Information Systems or Data Science, and at least two years of work experience using Tableau

Job Specific Qualifications

None

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be prepared to serve as instructor and mentor and be willing to work with the Professor of Record, Program Director, and other instructors teaching this class. This course has a developed syllabus, exercises, and texts, however, we seek individuals who can bring their own experiences to the course.

• Collaborate with professor of record and/or program director, who is responsible for creating the course syllabus and course content, as well as providing an overview of their overall vision for the course.

• Attend onboarding and training with the iSchool's Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning

• Maintain office hours and open communication with students.

• Maintain the course in the Blackboard Learning Management System

• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner; provide feedback when appropriate.

• Prepare for weekly in person sessions with students

• Prepare for to offer the class in the Fall 2024 semester, in person, on campus

Physical Requirements

NA

Tools/Equipment

NA

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.