Assistant Professor of Statistics (2 positions)

Tennessee Tech•Cookeville, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Tennessee Technological University, located in Cookeville, Tennessee, is a comprehensive public university serving approximately 11,000 students. Ranked as one of `America’s Top Colleges` by Forbes, Tennessee Tech is currently classified as a Carnegie R2 research university and its research enterprise is rapidly progressing. The university offers a strong balance of high-quality STEM programs, professional studies, and the arts. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 16.5:1, Tennessee Tech provides a close-knit academic community while supporting nationally recognized research and outreach initiatives. The Department of Mathematics has 25 faculty specializing in areas from number theory to artificial intelligence. The Department offers both bachelor’s and master’s programs, with undergraduate concentrations in actuarial science, applied mathematics, pure mathematics, statistics and data science, and math for secondary education.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics from an accredited institution.
Strong mathematics background.
Research interest in Statistics or related field.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The University is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa or permanent residency, either now or in the future, for this position.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of high-quality research.
Evidence of high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

Ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area and serve the overall teaching needs of the department.
Maintain an active research agenda in Statistics or related fields.
Be willing and able to lead graduate student research projects.
Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of the Mathematics Department and the greater campus community.