Data Analytics, GIS, and Research Methods (ICA-200, 220, 230)

Role Summary

• Job Title: Data Analytics, GIS, and Research Methods (ICA-200, 220, 230)
• Unit: National & Global
• Department: Criminal Justice
• Campus Location: Online

Summary of Position: Adjunct faculty will facilitate courses focused on the technical and quantitative competencies required for modern intelligence and crime analysis. This includes teaching research design, statistical analysis, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the application of Artificial Intelligence in data visualization and social network analysis.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the use of GIS software for crime mapping and spatiotemporal analysis (ICA-220).
• Facilitate hands-on practice with spreadsheet, visualization, and network-analysis software (ICA-230).
• Teach foundational research design and statistical methods for intelligence (ICA-200).
• Evaluate student ability to mitigate bias in AI-supported analytic outputs.
• Integrate ethical stewardship and biblical worldview principles into the use of advanced technologies. - (Essential)
• Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Requirements

Education

• Education/Professional Credentials/License: Doctorate or Master's level with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Data Science, Statistics, Geography/GIS, or Intelligence Analysis.
• Work Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a Crime Analyst, Intelligence Analyst, or Data Scientist, with specific proficiency in ArcGIS/QGIS and social network analysis tools.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in GIS, statistical software (SPSS/R/Excel), and AI-assisted analytic workflows.
• Demonstrated knowledge of online educational delivery tools.
• Demonstrated teaching abilities.
• Demonstrated higher education experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft products.

Demonstrated knowledge of adult learners

Demonstrated a commitment to building and cultivating diversity through leadership, teaching and/or service.

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

Additional Information

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As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.