University Faculty Statistics/Data Science or Applied Mathematics
Requisition Number: F00283P:
Job Description:
The Department of Mathematics at Weber State University (WSU) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Statistics/Data Science or Applied Mathematics, starting July 1, 2023. The successful candidate will be appointed as an Assistant Professor and must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
Job Duties:
The candidate will be expected to teach statistics or applied mathematics courses for Computational Statistics and Data Science majors and also support our interdisciplinary Master’s degree in Data Science. Teaching lower-division mathematics courses, such as Introduction to Statistics or Calculus, will be required, depending on departmental needs.
Required Qualifications:
A PhD in Statistics/Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or related mathematics fields is required (ABD considered if degree will be granted by the beginning of employment).
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include the ability to work cooperatively with faculty members in mathematics and engineering/computer science departments. The successful candidate should be capable of establishing an active and sustained research program. We seek an individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, a record of teaching excellence, a demonstrated commitment to high-quality research that in part involves undergraduates, and an ability to link their research program to their teaching agenda.
Background Check? Yes
Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 09/08/2022
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Notes to Applicants:
The position comes with a generous benefits package. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, statements of research plans and teaching philosophy, a CV, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Additionally, three letters of reference which address the candidate’s qualifications for this position with at least one letter commenting on the candidate’s teaching ability and/or experience, must be mailed or emailed by the authors to: Dr. Sandra Fital-Akelbek, Chair, Department of Mathematics, Weber State University, 1415 Edvalson St., Dept. 2517, Ogden, UT 84408-2517 (sfitalakelbek@weber.edu).
Review of candidates will begin on November 28, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Weber State University is an AA/EO employer and complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. WSU respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Weber State University is striving to become a Hispanic Serving Institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Weber State University is a primarily undergraduate teaching institution located at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden, Utah. Abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, including skiing, camping, hiking, fishing and hunting may be found nearby. Ogden also is a cultural mecca in northern Utah, and numerous cultural and recreation activities are also available in nearby Salt Lake City. More information about the Department may be found at www.weber.edu/mathematics,
and more information about the Ogden area may be found at www.visitogden.com.
Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/17796
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