Assistant Professor of Statistics

University of Tampa•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Professor of Statistics prepares and delivers lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as Introduction to Statistics, Probability, Applied Statistics, and related courses. The role evaluates and grades student work, maintains attendance and grade records, prepares course materials, and plans, evaluates, and revises curricula and instructional methods. The position also includes advising students, holding regular office hours, facilitating classroom discussions, collaborating with colleagues on teaching and research issues, and serving on academic or administrative committees. The professor keeps abreast of developments in statistics, selects course materials and supplies, participates in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities, writes grant proposals for external research funding, and reviews scholarly journal articles.

Requirements

U.S. PhD degree in Statistics or a closely related subject matter.
Six months of experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant or in a closely related occupation.
Demonstrated teaching ability and mastery of the field.

Responsibilities

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, 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 statistics through current literature, colleagues, and 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 career issues.
Serve on academic or administrative committees dealing 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.