Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberF0513PWorking TitleAssistant Professor in Data ScienceDepartmentFranklin College Statistics DepartmentAbout the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

Franklin College Statistics Department

College/Unit/Department websitehttps://www.stat.uga.edu/Posting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRS or ORPEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleUnderutilizationAdvertised SalaryCommensurate with ExperienceAnticipated Start Date08/03/2020Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)Job Posting Date10/04/2019Job Closing DateOpen until filledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

To apply for the position, candidates should visit http://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/124481 and provide all of the requested information, including contact information for three references. At this site, candidates should also upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research summary statement that highlights an interest in and contributions to data science research, a statement on teaching philosophy, and an unofficial copy of the graduate school transcript. Upon receipt of the application, the three references supplied by the applicant will be asked to submit letters of recommendation at the same website. Review of applications will begin on November 26, 2019, and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the department and the university, please go to http://www.stat.uga.edu.

Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.

Location of VacancyAthens Area EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification TitleAssistant ProfessorPay GradeFLSAFaculty RankAssistant ProfessorContract TypeAcademic (9 mo.)Tenure StatusTenure TrackMinimum Qualifications

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline

Position Summary

The Department of Statistics at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the area of data science, starting August 1, 2020. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Statistics or a related discipline by August 1, 2020, and scholarly credentials must reflect a strong commitment to teaching and research in data science. Successful applicants are expected to develop a research program that will be competitive for external funding and to be engaged in the activities of the department.

Additional Requirements

Ph.D. in Statistics or a related discipline

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

N/A

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and research in data science.

Physical Demands

N/A

Is this a Position of Trust?Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?NoDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoIs driving a responsibility of this position?Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)NoCredit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

The person in this position is expected to have a strong commitment to teaching and research in data science. To develop a research program that will be competitive for external funding. Like all faculty members, the person hired is expected to be engaged in the activities of the department. This is a tenure-track faculty rank with a career ladder.

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. List of References with Contact Information
5. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
6. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents