University of Rochester, Dept. of Mathematics

Position ID:

70-ITAP [#25261]

Position Title:

Instructional-Track Assistant Professor of Statistics

Position Type:

Non tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Rochester, New York 14627, United States of America

Subject Area:

Statistics

Appl Deadline:

finished (2024/09/25, finished 2025/06/21, listed until 2024/12/20)

Position Description:

*** this position has been closed. ***

The University of Rochester’s Statistics Program seeks applications for the position of a full-time instructional-track (non-tenure) assistant professor. We are looking for a candidate with a passion for teaching who will contribute to our undergraduate Statistics curriculum and growing Actuarial Studies certificate program. A successful candidate will be expected to have strong teaching skills and to demonstrate a thoughtful approach to statistical pedagogy. We are particularly seeking a candidate who has an interest in innovative pedagogical practices and strong computational experience to further engage students from diverse academic backgrounds. This position starts July 1, 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities: The focus of this position will be on instruction. Teaching load will be five courses per academic year that are a mixture of both introductory and intermediate-level courses. This position will be involved in the continued growth of the Statistics Program, helping to develop new courses relating to statistical computation and actuarial methodology. There will be an expectation for this position to advise undergraduate students pursuing Statistics degrees or related certificates. This position will also advise undergraduate research projects.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field, or equivalent experience. The preferred candidate will have a passion for college teaching and will demonstrate an interest in innovative statistical pedagogy. Candidates should have strong pedagogical and course management skills for large lectures (200 or more students) as well as smaller courses (40 or fewer students). Experience with the statistical computing environment R is required, and familiarity with Python is strongly preferred.

Application deadline: December 20, 2024

Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000

How to Apply: Candidates should submit a cover letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a statement that describes how you will add to the University's core values of Meliora (ever better), discussing the ways in which your experiences will shape your pursuits as a member of our faculty, and sharing any additional information you think is relevant for the hiring committee’s evaluation of your application.

Materials should be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/154842.

For information about our program, please visit: https://www.sas.rochester.edu/stt/overview.html Inquires can be directed to Joe Ciminelli at joseph.ciminelli@rochester.edu.

The University of Rochester, an Equal Opportunity Employer, has a strong commitment to diversity and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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Contact: Joseph Ciminelli, 585-275-4413

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: University of Rochester
Dept. of Mathematics
Hylan 917, RC Box 270138
Rochester, NY 14627

Web Page: www.math.rochester.edu