Assistant Professor of Statistics, General Faculty
- Employer
- University of Virginia
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
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- Faculty Jobs
- Engineering & Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Statistics at the University of Virginia (UVA), College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, invites applicants for two positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, General Faculty.
These positions are non-tenure track. One position will carry a three-year contract and the other will carry a one-year contract. Successful candidates will teach three courses per semester, typically with only one or two distinct course preparations. Other duties, in particular for the three-year candidate, include student advising, curriculum development, and other departmental and university service. Annual reviews are based primarily on teaching and service; professional activity that enhances teaching is strongly encouraged.
The area of specialization is open, but the Department is experiencing increased student demand in both statistics and computing, so we particularly welcome those whose teaching experience spans statistics, computing, and computational sciences.
The appointment begins in fall term of 2023. The salary is market-competitive, and optional summer teaching for additional compensation is usually available. Renewal is possible depending on annual reviews and Department needs, though it is not presently anticipated.
The Department of Statistics at UVA was established in 1999 and currently has 16 research and teaching faculty. The Department works closely with the Biostatistics Department at the Medical School, the Quantitative Collaborative (Social Sciences), the newly created School of Data Science, and other departments and schools. Faculty interests range from theoretical to applied statistics (including statistics in the social, medical, and physical sciences), and we supervise a growing number of students at all levels. The department offers Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science, and Ph.D. degrees in Statistics.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field, by start date. Previous teaching, grading, and/or tutoring experience, preferably in the context of a university that offers large undergraduate courses in statistics, is desirable.
Application Process:
Please apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach the following documents with your application:
a cover letter that addresses your interest in the position, qualifications, and past experience with undergraduate students and working on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion and/or with diverse populations and/or cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture; CV; statement of teaching philosophy and experience; and contact information for 3 references.
Please note, these items may be combined into a single PDF and uploaded at the web address above.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin May 27, 2023. To ensure priority consideration, all application materials must be received by May 27, 2023. The position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
For questions regarding the application process, contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Adviser, at rkh6j@virginia.edu.
For questions regarding the position in the Statistics Department, please contact Justin Weinstock, Search Committee Chair, at jbw4df@virginia.edu.
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As we invest in and strengthen our research capabilities, UVA seeks new faculty ready to uncover new insights, rewrite old rules and collaborate on intellectual discoveries.
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