Boise State University, Mathematics
Position ID: BSU-BSUAPSTATS [#25476]Position Title: Assistant Professor of Statistics
Position Type: Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Boise, Idaho 83725-1555, United States of America
Subject Areas: Statistics, Biostatistics
Application Deadline: 2024/12/15 11:59PM (posted 2024/10/09)
Position Description:
Assistant Professor of Statistics Department of Mathematics Job no: 498594 Position Description: The Department of Mathematics at
Boise State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the
rank of Assistant Professor of Statistics starting in the fall semester of
2025. This search is open to all areas of Statistics, Biostatistics, and
closely related fields. Preference will be
given to applicants whose research focuses on statistics with the computational
sciences, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, but applicants
from all other areas of statistics will also receive full consideration. Due to the
intrinsic impact of these topics, the new hire is expected to have a strong
knowledge of computational statistics and interests in applications to many
disciplines of engineering, such as aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil,
computer science, electrical, and environmental science. Minimum
Qualifications: ● Ph.D. in Statistics,
Biostatistics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment Preferred
Qualifications: ● Strong record of or
demonstrated potential for research and teaching excellence ● Well-articulated plan of
contributing to our programs that increase the success of students and faculty
in the department and the university ● Strong desire to broaden
the department's outreach activities, including a proposed mathematical and
statistical consulting center Our Expectations: The successful candidate will
join our team to make all contributions to successfully achieve our
department's and university's missions. Specifically, successful candidates are
expected to: ●
Pursue an innovative research program involving interdisciplinary
collaborations within and beyond the university ●
Submit competitive proposals to secure external funding involving
students ●
Supervise master's students in Mathematics with Statistics emphasis
and Ph.D. students in Computing with Data Science emphasis ●
Mentor undergraduate students for their senior projects and
research activities ●
Teach a broad range of courses in statistics at the undergraduate
and graduate levels ●
Develop statistics courses and Master's and Bachelor's statistics
degrees ●
Develop modern teaching methodologies, adopt evidence-based
instructional practices, and deliver online and remote teaching ●
Engage in statistical consulting service to the university, local
business, and state and federal agencies Required
Application Materials: All of the following materials must be submitted electronically
via www.mathjobs.org:
In addition, to be considered for the position, also apply online at
Boise State University https://jobs.boisestate.edu/en-us/job/494394/assistant-professor-of-statistics
and submit the application items 2 and 3. Closing Date: Review of applications will
begin on December 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate
with experience. Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract
(unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a
yearly, renewable contract, unless noted that the position is temporary. More
information about faculty contract and work days is available here. Boise State University provides a best-in-class
benefits package, including (but not limited to): ● 9.27% University
contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty
employees) ● Excellent medical, dental
and other health-related insurance coverages ● Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees,
spouses and their dependents ● See our full
benefits page for more information About Our Department: The Department of Mathematics is
in the College of Arts and Sciences, and currently offers a Master's degree of
Mathematics with emphasis on pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and
statistics, and Bachelor's degrees with emphasis on applied & computational
mathematics, cryptologic mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, and
theoretical mathematics. Additionally, our department is a lead department in
the interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Computing program, which has emphases in
computational math science and engineering, computer science, cybersecurity,
and data science. About Our University: Nestled along the Boise River and steps from
the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming
academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a
trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and
commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond. We’re building a thriving community of faculty
and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to
create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all
backgrounds are welcomed. Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the
City of Boise. |
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Graduate Transcripts (unofficial is sufficient)
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
- https://www.boisestate.edu/math/
- (208)426-1172
- BSU Math Department
1910 University Dr.
Boise, ID 83725-1555