Assistant Professor of Statistics

University of Tampa•Tampa, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Professor of Statistics prepares and delivers undergraduate or graduate lectures on topics such as Introduction to Statistics, Probability, and Applied Statistics. The role evaluates and grades student work, maintains attendance, grade, and other records, prepares course materials, and plans and revises curricula and instructional methods. The professor holds regularly scheduled office hours, advises students on academic, vocational, and career matters, and facilitates classroom discussions. The position also involves keeping abreast of developments in statistics, selecting course materials and supplies, collaborating with colleagues on teaching and research matters, and serving on academic or administrative committees. Additional activities include participating in student recruitment, registration, and placement; writing grant proposals for external research funding; and reviewing scholarly journal articles. Candidates must demonstrate teaching ability and mastery of the field. Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.

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.
Candidates must demonstrate 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, including 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 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 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.