Assistant Professor of Applied Statistics
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Engineering & Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics, Professional Fields, Business & Management
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
0813385
Number of Open Positions::1
Position Title::Assistant Professor
Other Title Information::Assistant Professor of Applied Statistics
Organization::206601 - "INFO SYSTEMS, STATISTICS, MGT SCIENCE"
Position Summary::Responsibilities include conducting and publishing academic research in high quality journals, generating external research funding, teaching courses in the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs and engaging in service at a level commensurate with the level of faculty appointment.
The Culverhouse College of Business at The University of Alabama invites applications for one tenure track Applied Statistics faculty position at the assistant professor level with an expected start date of August 16, 2022.
Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Statistics or a closely related field. Candidates with research interests in Bayesian statistics, spatial analysis, and computational statistics are preferred, but researchers with expertise in other areas are encouraged to submit their application materials as well. Current Assistant Professors will be given full consideration. Accepted peer-reviewed journal articles or potential for publishing in high quality statistics journals is expected. Previous teaching experience is highly desirable. An ability and willingness to contribute to the existing Master of Science in business analytics program is a plus but is not required.
Applicants must apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu and include a one-page cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and names and contact information for three references. Prior to hiring, the candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check. The review of applications begins immediately. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2022. All inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Qin Wang, at qwang57@cba.ua.edu.
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.
The applied statistics group, within the Department of Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science, currently has 9 tenured or tenure-track faculty members and offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Statistics. Founded in 1831 and located in the historic city of Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama is the main campus of the university system and the largest in the state with a total enrollment of over 38,500 students. The Culverhouse College of Commerce, founded in 1919, now includes over 9,150 students and 150 faculty members. With a metropolitan population of about 125,000, the Tuscaloosa area offers excellent quality of life with many cultural and outdoor activities.
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01/06/2022
Expected Starting Date::08/16/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants::Please attach the following required documents to the appropriate link: 1) Cover letter2) Resume/curriculum vitae3) Names and contact information for three references4) Research statement 5) Teaching statement (attach to Teaching Philosophy link)
Required documents not attached at the time of application will disqualify application.
Commerce and Business Administration
Post To Ihe:Yes
Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
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