Teaching Faculty - Department of Statistics

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The Department of Statistics
, at the Pennsylvania State University
, University Park location, invites applications at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor depending on candidates' qualifications.

Applicants must have a master’s or terminal degree (Ph.D.) in statistics, data science, or a closely related field by appointment start date; at a minimum a master’s degree is required. The courses for which this position would be responsible may range in level from introductory undergraduate to upper‑level undergraduate statistics and data science courses. There is also the possibility that the qualified candidate(s) would be expected to teach graduate‑level statistics and data science service courses for non‑statistics students.

Examples of courses the faculty member may be expected to teach include a capstone course for statistics majors and a course on introductory data science and computing. If desired, the opportunity to occasionally teach in an online setting or to help design/redesign courses that benefit our majors is also a possibility.

It is expected that the successful applicant(s) is committed to quality undergraduate teaching (additional details in support of this can be included in the statement of teaching).

This is a term position that is initially funded for one‑year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re‑funding.

• Lecturer: Master’s degree or terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field by the employment start date.
• Assistant Teaching Professor: Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field by the employment start date, or a master’s degree in one of those fields with demonstrated ability as a teacher and advisor.
• Associate Teaching Professor: Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field by the employment start date, demonstrated ability as a teacher and advisor, and evidence of professional development and scholarship.
• Teaching Professor: Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field by the employment start date, exceptional ability as a teacher and advisor, and evidence of a high level of professional development and scholarship.

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching experience and contact information for two references. Interested individuals must complete an online Penn State application at  also complete an application on Mathjobs.org at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Full review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) are filled.

Additional information about the department can be found at .

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