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Overview The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Utah State University invites applications for one or more 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions with a starting date of August 1, 2021. The research area for this position is broadly data science with research and teaching strength in statistics. We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests in machine learning; analysis of massive, high dimensional and functional data; predictive analytics; data mining; data technologies; or statistical and data visualization.
We seek a candidate who enhances the strengths of the Data Science and Statistics group (see https://math.usu.edu/research/). The Data Science and Statistics group is unique among universities in the region with faculty engaging in research at the cutting edge of modern computational statistics, statistical and data visualization, and data science. The group collaborates with scientists in biology, education, agriculture, ecology, economics and finance, engineering, physical and social science, and public health. Additionally, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Utah State University currently is seeking applicants for two tenure-track positions, in Mathematical Biology (with an emphasis in applied probability; see POSITION ANNOUCEMENT link for mathematical biology). USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career applicants and provides a Dual Career Assistance program, http://www.usu.edu/provost/faculty-life/dual-career-assistance.cfm.
Responsibilities The position will be approximately 50% research, 45% teaching and 5% service. Duties include establishing a strong independent research program in data science, teaching statistics at the undergraduate and graduate level, mentoring research students, and engaging with both data and disciplinary science researchers at Utah State University. Applicants must present evidence of existing accomplishments and potential in both research and teaching. Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants must
apply electronically using USU’s online system https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/3160/assistant-professor-in-data-science-statistics/job Required Documents 1. Cover letter which should address the following questions:
2. Curriculum vitae (CV) to be uploaded to the candidate profile under “Resume”. 3. Statement of research interests (see specific instructions below). 4. Statement of teaching philosophy (see specific instructions below). 5. Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must appraise the applicant's teaching experience and potential. Letters must be submitted via MathJobs.org (see instructions below). Daniel Coster,
Professor and Director of Statistics Data Science/Statistics
Search Committee Chair Department of
Mathematics & Statistics
Email: dan.coster@usu.edu Additional
Document Submission Information All application materials except for reference letters must be provided through the USU Jobs site: https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/3160/assistant-professor-in-data-science-statistics/job Please upload the cover letter, research statement, and teaching statement into the Candidate Profile under “Other documents.” Each file should follow the naming convention: DATASCIENCE_[applicant last name]_[applicant first name]_file
type (for example, the cover letter for an applicant named Mary Smith should be named “DATASCIENCE _Smith_Mary_CoverLetter”). **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** For letters of recommendation,
applicants must request that their references submit confidential
letters via MathJobs.org. Reference
letters should be uploaded at: College/Department
Highlights The Department of Mathematics and
Statistics is committed to delivering advanced quantitative and analytic skills
for professionals in education, industry and research through classroom
instruction as well as practical and research experiences. The department is
one of the largest departments at USU, with over 45 faculty, 60 Master’s and
PhD students, and 300 undergraduate majors. Members
of the Data Science and Statistics group have obtained outside funding to
support their research, including interdisciplinary NSF funding with colleagues
at USU. USU’s Research Office makes significant investments in faculty
development, including startup packages, faculty seed grants, and proposal
development assistance.
Utah
State University Highlights Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is
honored to be Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is a Carnegie
RU/H (Research University/High Research Activity) institution with
approximately 28,000 students (25,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate
students) on the Logan main campus, four regional campuses, two USU Eastern
campuses, and 28 centers throughout the state. USU offers 162 undergraduate
majors, 153 graduate programs, and a variety of innovative stackable associate
and certificate credentials. The 2018 rankings from Washington Monthly ranked
USU as one of the top 30 national Universities and the 5th best public national university. As one of the two premier research institutions in
Utah, USU is proud to provide a high-quality education at an affordable price.
Additional information about Utah State University can be found at: https://www.usu.edu/about/at-a-glance/. A core characteristic of USU is engagement with
communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of
life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge,
the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state,
nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering
with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the
public good. The USU main campus is located in Logan, Utah; a city of
about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of
Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby
mountains and public lands. See more about Logan at: http://www.loganutah.org/visitors/about_logan/
USU is an AA/EO employer and does not discriminate based
on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information,
sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a
protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local,
state, or federal law. Learn more at https://equity.usu.edu/. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in
supporting the university’s academic mission of learning, discovery, and
engagement (https://www.usu.edu/president/missionstatement/). USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples
and provides a Dual Career Assistance program. Additional information can be
found at: http://www.usu.edu/provost/faculty-life/dual-career-assistance.cfm.
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