Professor and Director, Dr. Yvette Kanouff School of Data, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

40d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Sciences at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking a full-time, 12-month, tenured Professor and Director for the newly established School of Data, Mathematical, and Statistical Sciences. This inaugural Director will lead the school, overseeing academic programs, budget, hiring, evaluations, and facilities. The Kanouff School is an interdisciplinary unit formed from the merger of the Mathematics and Statistics and Data Science departments, focusing on research in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning. It offers undergraduate degrees in Data Science, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, and Statistics, and graduate programs including M.S. degrees in Statistics and Data Science, Mathematical Science, and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics and Big Data Analytics. The school has 70 full-time faculty, serves over 120 graduate students and 800 program majors, and provides essential courses for other colleges and general education. It is a collaborative unit that values interdisciplinary work and mentorship. The UCF College of Sciences is a large and influential college in STEM, committed to providing a world-class education and fostering research and innovation. UCF itself is a highly innovative public research university located in Orlando, Florida, with a large student body and a significant economic impact.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a closely related field, from an accredited institution.
• A distinguished record commensurate with a tenured faculty member at the rank of professor with respect to teaching, research, and service.
• Demonstrated record of administrative leadership in a university or similar setting for at least 2 years.
• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
• H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in handling faculty matters.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising staff.
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets.
• Strong communication skills.
• Distinguished record of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong publication record reflecting experience conducting research within the disciplines of the school.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the inaugural Director of the School of Data, Mathematical, and Statistical Sciences.
• Provide leadership for the school.
• Oversee academic programs, budget, hiring, evaluations, and facilities.
• Strengthen connections across disciplines within the school.
• Support the distinctive strengths of the disciplines within the school.
• Conduct theoretical and applied research in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, and Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses.
• Engage in service activities commensurate with a tenured professor.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree