Assistant Professor
About The Position
The Department of Economics, Applied Statistics, and International Business seeks to fill a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Applied Statistics. The Applied Statistics Program offers MS and PhD degrees and undergraduate and graduate courses. The recently launched PhD program prepares graduates to use a range of basic and advanced applied statistical methods to solve complex data problems in collaborative research settings, teach methods at the undergraduate level, and contribute to grant proposals and applied research publications. The successful candidate is expected to provide high-quality teaching, conduct peer-reviewed research, advise graduate students, and participate in typical university, college, and departmental activities. Teaching includes undergraduate courses, master's-level courses for Applied Statistics majors and graduate students in other fields, and doctoral courses for Applied Statistics PhD students. Research may be conducted individually or collaboratively. The professor will advise students pursuing an Applied Statistics degree or minor.
Requirements
- PhD in Statistics or a closely related field, earned before the date of hire.
- Potential to teach undergraduate and graduate Statistics courses to students from diverse backgrounds and fields of study.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in areas such as Bayesian methods, computational statistics, causal inferences, AI/ML, Econometrics, or Business Analytics is especially encouraged.
- Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, a statement describing teaching experience and philosophy, a research statement describing current and future research work, and contact information for at least three referees. Publication preprints are optional.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality teaching in applied statistics at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels.
- Conduct peer-reviewed research, individually or collaboratively.
- Advise graduate students pursuing an Applied Statistics degree or minor.
- Participate in typical university, college, and departmental activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
