Assistant Professor of Statistics

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Statistics

Posting Number
20110564

Pay Rate
Salaried - $67,500-$82,500 - commensurate with experience

Position Type
Faculty

Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities

Juniata College, a nationally ranked liberal arts college of 1200 students located in the scenic Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania, anticipates hiring for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Statistics to begin August 2025 . The teaching load for this position will be 21 credit hours for the academic year.

We are looking for someone with demonstrated excellence as a classroom instructor who can offer statistics and data science courses. Experience with R and the use of technology in teaching statistics and data science courses is a definite plus. Candidates who can provided mentored research opportunities in statistics and data science are preferred.The salary range for an Assistant Professor of Statistics is $67,500 to $82,500 dependent on experience.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status..…AA/ EOE

Position Qualifications

Preferably, candidates will have a Ph.D. in statistics, mathematics, data science, or a related field.

Supervision Required/Given

This position reports to the Chair of the Mathematics Department.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with R and the use of technology in teaching statistics and data science courses.

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates are asked to submit the following materials:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vita
3. Three letters of recommendation, at least one letter must comment directly on the candidate’s experience and effectiveness as a teacher. Blank documents can be uploaded as placeholders with letters emailed directly to hr@juniata.edu .
4. Teaching statement
5. Statement of diversity and inclusion.

Preference will be given to candidates who submit a complete application before November 22, 2024, but applicants are encouraged to apply until the position is filled. Hiring for the position is pending final budgetary approval. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Kimberly Roth at roth@juniata.edu .

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
11/04/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Interests and Experience
4. Letter of Recommendation 1
5. Letter of Recommendation 2
6. Letter of Recommendation 3
7. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

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