Position Description

Tenure Track Position- Statistics

Job No: 530068
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Mathematics/Statistics, Tenured/Tenured-Track, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

JOB SUMMARY
The Statistics Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications to fill a full-time, academic year, tenure-track position, with appointment beginning September 16, 2024. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual selected.

The Bailey College of Science and Mathematics (BCSM) at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community that reflects and serves the population of California. Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), especially in the classroom and among its areas of study. Cal Poly seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. Cal Poly seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The successful candidate will consider teaching strategies that promote student success, especially for students from historically excluded communities. Successful candidates should consider the University’s goals for diversity, equity, and inclusion in their approach to teaching, research, and service.

Cal Poly embraces a teacher-scholar model in which faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, produce scholarship in their field of interest, and provide service to the institution. The selected candidate will consider using creative lecture and laboratory teaching approaches that include current and emerging technologies to enhance student learning and will participate in scholarly practices such as peer-reviewed research, statistical consulting, conference presentations, and grant development that leads to publication. The selected candidate will pursue a systematic program of research and scholarship, curricular improvement, and participation in service activities such as committee service, student advising, and building industry relationships.

Primary responsibilities will include teaching introductory and upper-level statistics and data science classes for statistics majors and minors. Additional responsibilities may also include teaching introductory statistics courses to non-majors as well as master’s level statistics courses and supervising graduate students.

It is expected that the successful applicant is committed to quality undergraduate and master’s level teaching, continued scholarly activity, and service to the University. Candidates with an interest in and ability to pursue scholarly projects with students at both the bachelor’s and master’s level are preferred.

If appointed at the Assistant Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $86,580 - $96,408.
If appointed at the Associate Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $102,648 - $107,508.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·       Ph.D. in Statistics or closely related discipline.

·       Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.

·       Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.

·       Must provide evidence of (or potential for) high quality teaching and research with students.

·       Must provide evidence of (or potential for) scholarly productivity.

·       Must provide evidence of (or potential for) promoting diversity and inclusivity in higher education as well as a dedication to the well-being and advancement of students, colleagues, and the department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·       Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

·       Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching statistics at the university level.

·       Expertise in an area compatible with or broadening the research activities of the department.

·       Experience with data science or other cross-disciplinary collaboration.

·       Experience supervising student research.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Statistics Department offers a B.S. in Statistics, an M.S. in Statistics, and minor programs in statistics and actuarial preparation, and a cross-disciplinary minor in data science in partnership the Computer Science Department. The department also provides support courses for most majors at Cal Poly, as well as some graduate programs, and contributes many courses to the general education program. In support of campus scholarship activities, the department also runs a statistical consulting service. The department faculty is comprised of 21 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 11 lecturers. For more information about the Statistics Department, please see https://statistics.calpoly.edu/.  

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1901, Cal Poly is one of only six comprehensive polytechnic universities in the nation, with approximately 22,000 undergraduates, 120 postbaccalaureate, and 700 graduate students. U.S. News and World Report has ranked Cal Poly #1 among public master's universities in the western United States for 30 consecutive years. A primarily undergraduate university, Cal Poly offers academically focused students 66 baccalaureate degrees and 36 master's degrees. Currently operating on the quarter calendar system, Cal Poly takes pride in its "Learn-by-Doing" approach to teaching and learning, which has characterized Cal Poly since its founding. One of the 23 campuses of the California State University system, Cal Poly has a statewide mandate as a polytechnic university. Cal Poly is one of the largest land-holding universities in the nation and uses all of its land holdings in active support of its educational programs. Cal Poly is located in historic San Luis Obispo, a city of 49,000, 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean and midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on California's scenic Central Coast. With excellent public education resources, recreational facilities, and an expanding dedication to the arts, the area is known for its scenic landscapes, outdoor activities, and extraordinarily temperate climate.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates must attach the following documents:

1.       Cover Letter

2.      Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3.       Teaching Statement - The teaching statement provides an opportunity for candidates to articulate their teaching philosophy, approach, and goals. It should demonstrate their expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment to effective and impactful teaching.

Please consider the following guidelines and questions to help you prepare your teaching statement.

1.       Describe your overarching teaching philosophy and beliefs. What are your goals as an educator? How do you approach teaching and learning? What principles guide your instructional practices? How do you engage students and foster their intellectual growth?
b. Discuss your instructional strategies and techniques. How do you create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment where students feel comfortable and motivated to participate? How do you promote active learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills?

2.      Address how you assess student learning and provide feedback. What types of assessments do you use to evaluate student progress and achievement? How do you provide constructive feedback that supports student development?

3.      Describe any teaching-related activities you engage in outside the traditional classroom setting. This may include mentoring, advising, supervising research projects, leading workshops or seminars, or involvement in educational initiatives. How do these activities contribute to the overall educational experience and support students' success?

4.      Discuss your commitment to ongoing reflection and improvement of your teaching. How do you evaluate the effectiveness of your teaching methods and make adjustments based on student feedback and assessment data? How do you stay current with advancements in pedagogy and incorporate evidence-based practices into your teaching?

4.       Research Plan – The research plan provides an opportunity to outline your proposed research agenda and demonstrate your expertise and potential as a researcher in the field of statistics, statistics education, or data science. Please consider the following guidelines and questions to prepare an effective research plan.

1.       Provide a brief overview of the current state of research in your area of interest.

2.      What research objectives do you aim to achieve? Outline the importance and potential impact of your research.

3.      Provide a timeline for your research plans. What are some key anticipated milestones?

4.      Discuss any past or planned collaborations with other researchers or institutions. How will you engage colleagues and students in your research?

5.       Diversity Statement - The diversity statement is a way for applicants for a tenure-track position to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in teaching, scholarship and service. It should display evidence of the ability to promote and support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Please consider using the following questions to prepare the diversity statement.

1.       What pedagogical practices would you use to foster an inclusive learning environment for our student population? Teaching may include curriculum, pedagogy, or climate, and teaching that occurs outside the classroom setting.

2.      In what ways have your experiences shaped your perspectives, behaviors, or actions about or towards others, and what did you learn from these experiences?

3.      What activities, outside of the area of teaching, do you plan to engage in as a faculty member that would address diversity, equity, and inclusion?

6.      Unofficial transcript from institution awarding highest degree.

These documents are not accepted in hard copy format. When completing the online faculty application, please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses. Official transcripts are required prior to appointment.

Review of applications will begin September 7, 2023. Complete applications received after that date may be considered. For questions, please contact statisticsdepartment@calpoly.edu.

To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/530068/tenure-track-position-statistics.