The University of Arizona, Department of Mathematics
Position ID:
Position Title:
Global Professor
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Tucson, Arizona 85721, China
Subject Area:
Statistics
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2025/01/30, listed until 2025/06/02)
Position Description:
*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Arizona is searching for up to four Global Professors of Statistics and Data Science. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to Tucson for training and course development in the Fall semester of 2025, and to relocate to Beijing in the Spring semester of 2026. These positions carry no expectation of research.UArizona has entered into an agreement with the Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB) in Beijing to offer a dual degree in Statistics and Data Science. Foundational courses will be delivered by CUEB faculty, and advanced courses will be delivered by UArizona faculty at CUEB, leading to two Bachelor of Science degrees.
Founded in 1956, CUEB is a highly ranked Chinese University specializing in finance, business, and economics. Its campus is located between the Southwest 3rd and 4th ring roads in the Jijiamiao area of the Fengtai district of Beijing. The University of Arizona, located in Tucson, is the flagship campus of the state university system and is known for its strengths in the physical sciences and its interdisciplinary programs.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. The expected start date is August 18, 2025.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to Tucson for training and course development in the Fall semester of 2025, and to relocate to Beijing in the Spring semester of 2026.
Global Professors will help develop courses for the program, teach three to four courses per semester, and advise students.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Desire to learn Mandarin and engage with Chinese culture
Minimum Qualifications:
A Master's degree or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
Two years of teaching experience
Experience in advanced topics in Statistics, such as statistical computing, regression analysis, statistical learning, probability theory, and statistical theory
Fluency in English (native-speaker level) sufficient to teach courses at both campuses
Ability to meet visa and entry requirements at the host campus and to comply with policies of both universities
As per university regulations, all candidates must apply via both Mathjobs and our internal system located at https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/20964?c=arizona
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
- And anything else requested in the position description.
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