Assistant Professor of Statistics

Tenure Status:
Tenure Track

Department:
Mathematical Sciences - 250500

The minimum qualifications include:

• an earned doctorate in statistics, biostatistics, data science or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours of statistics coursework,
• a clear agenda for continuing scholarship,
• excellent written and verbal communication skills

The department especially seeks someone with experience in or documented potential for the following:

• teaching core undergraduate and graduate-level courses in statistics,
• teaching advanced undergraduate and graduate-level elective courses,
• mentoring undergraduate and graduate-level student research projects,
• educating students of varied mathematical backgrounds,
• pursuing and implementing a variety of pedagogical strategies in the classroom, and
• supporting interdisciplinary programs and coursework.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences promotes intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a culture of learning in a supportive environment that encourages faculty to actively engage in teaching, scholarship, and service in the pursuit of student excellence. The department consists of 31 tenured or tenure track faculty and more than 30 full-time and part-time non-tenure track faculty. The department offers a B.S. degree in actuarial science and a B.S. degree in mathematics with concentrations in statistics, secondary education, business, life sciences, physical sciences, and computation.

An undergraduate certificate is offered in sports analytics. The department also offers an M.A. with concentrations in either college teaching or secondary education. Over the last ten years, the department has graduated 55 undergraduate and 10 graduate majors each year on average.

Faculty in the Department of Mathematical Sciences will:

• teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the mathematical sciences, with a standard teaching load of 18 credit hours per year for research-active faculty,
• establish and maintain an active program of research or other scholarly activities that may include applying for external funding,
• participate in service activities which may include advising students, curriculum planning and assessment, working with professional organizations, and other activities needed for faculty governance at the department, college, and university levels, and
• provide support for the mathematical sciences community by encouraging the intellectual curiosity of students through undergraduate and graduate research projects and academic and career advising.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2027

Suggested Salary Range:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 01/15/2027

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