Assistant Professor
About The Position
The Department of Economics, Applied Statistics, and International Business seeks a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Applied Statistics. The Applied Statistics Program offers MS and PhD degrees and undergraduate and graduate courses. The PhD program prepares graduates to use a range of basic and advanced applied statistical methods to solve complex data problems collaboratively, 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 university, college, and departmental activities. Teaching includes applied statistics courses at the undergraduate level, at the master’s level for Applied Statistics majors and graduate students in other fields, and at the doctoral level for Applied Statistics PhD students. Research may be conducted individually or collaboratively. The faculty member will advise students pursuing an Applied Statistics degree or minor. The position is full-time (1.0 FTE), tenure-track, and scheduled for a standard Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. workweek. The work is normally performed in a typical interior or office environment, with no or very limited physical effort and no or very limited exposure to physical risk. Handling objects up to 10 pounds, or some standing or walking, may be required.
Requirements
- PhD in Statistics or a closely related field completed 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 Bayesian methods, computational statistics, causal inferences, AI/ML, Econometrics, or Business Analytics is especially encouraged.
- All areas of methodological and applied statistical research will be considered.
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
