Assistant Professor of Statistics

Assistant Professor of Statistics

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as Introduction to Statistics, Probability, Applied Statistics and related courses.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the statistical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
• Review and evaluate scholarly journal articles for academic journals.

Education

U.S. PhD degree in Statistics or a closely related subject matter

Experience

6 months of experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant or closely related occupation.

Other Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate their teaching ability and mastery of the field.

Hours

• Number of hours per week: 40 hours per week
• Daily
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Mon to Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Employer Name

The University of Tampa

Work Location

401 W. Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL 33606

The University of Tampa is a comprehensive, independent university that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. Four colleges offer about 200 areas of graduate and undergraduate study. The Spartan Studies general education curriculum helps to prepare students to be successful, contributing members of the global community. Graduate and continuing studies programs exemplify our commitment to the professions and community.

The University's 110-acre residential campus in downtown Tampa provides an exceptional setting for learning both on and off campus. Valuing the community's international heritage, the University attracts students, faculty and staff from around the world with diverse backgrounds to facilitate intercultural learning. UT is committed to the development of each student to become a productive and responsible citizen. The University conducts classes in personalized settings in which learning is enhanced through application by balancing "learning by thinking" with "learning by doing."

Students are taught by highly qualified faculty members dedicated to teaching, scholarship, advising and continued intellectual growth. Students participate in learning partnerships with faculty and the community through clinical and consulting assignments, internships and research experiences. Academic services and co-curricular activities support individual well-being and development, and provide leadership opportunities. UT strives to provide a rich and inclusive learning environment for all students to prepare them for careers and lifelong learning.