Tenure Track Faculty, Applied Statistical Sciences

Tenure Track Faculty, Applied Statistical Sciences
5411BR
College of Science
COS School of Mathematical Sciences

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track
Faculty Discipline: Applied Statistics
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 11-Aug-2021

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Detailed Job Description
The Programs in Applied Statistical Sciences within the School of Mathematical Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology invite applications for one or more tenure-track positions in Statistics at the Assistant Professor level starting August 11th, 2021.

Position Title: Applied Statistics, Assistant or Associate Professor(s), Tenure-Track

The Programs in Applied Statistical Sciences includes all traditional areas of statistics as well as statistical aspects of recently developing interdisciplinary fields such as Data Mining, Data Science, and Analytics. The programs include a BS in Applied Statistics and Actuarial Science, an MS in Applied Statistics, a PhD. in Mathematical Modelling, and two advanced certificates. The strategic plan for the Program includes development of a doctoral degree in Applied Statistics.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage in original research and scholarly activities that support the vision and mission of the Programs
  
• Seek competitive external funding
  
• Teach on-campus and online undergraduate and graduate courses
  
• Contribute to development of new academic programs
  
• Advise, mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate students' research
  
  
  Required Minimum Qualifications
  Position Qualifications:
  • PhD. in Statistics, or a closely related field, with all requirements for degree completed before start date
  •Potential for successful college teaching, demonstrated through teaching experience (may include TA experience and activities that address commitment to undergraduate and graduate education)
  •Potential for scholarly research, demonstrated through research experience, publications and conference presentations, and potential to collaborate with RIT and non-RIT faculty
  •Potential to mentor and support undergraduate and graduate students in research
  
  Although candidates with expertise in any area of statistics are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to applicants with research interests in engineering/industrial statistics and/or biostatistics/epidemiology. Review of applications will begin immediately and as we are looking to fill multiple positions.
  
  
  Required Minimum Education Level
  PhD
  
  Required Application Documents
  Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  
  How To Apply
  How to Apply:
  Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty. Search: 5411BR. Please submit your online application; cover letter addressing the required qualifications; curriculum vitae; and the upload the following attachments:

Description of research plans that also addresses efforts and/or plans to obtain external funding, potential to collaborate with RIT and non-RIT faculty, and commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research.

Statement of teaching philosophy and any experience that also addresses commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.

Contribution to diversity statement.

Three letters of reference will be required further along in the process

Questions may be directed to: Rob Parody-rjpeqa@rit.edu
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found.


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