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Assistant Professor - Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science - College of Liberal Arts and

Employer
Northern Illinois University
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 17, 2021

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Position Summary

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science is seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in statistics, data science, or actuarial science . The Department will also strongly consider applicants who have an interest in transforming undergraduate programs to better serve students of diverse backgrounds. Diversity is an institutional value of Northern Illinois University ( NIU ), the 2021 winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity ( HEED ) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. We seek faculty who fully embrace NIU’s mission of providing opportunity to a diverse student body by providing them with access to high quality education, hands-on involvement in research and/or artistry, and community engagement.

Position Summary and Duties:
Successful candidates are expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and should have a strong potential for generating external funding for their research program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Required Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Physical Demands Summary

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds is highly preferred.
Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

Standard hours

37.50

Hourly Rate or Semi-monthly Pay Rate

Hiring Rate/Range

Commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity; position includes a robust benefits package.

Earn Type

S

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application materials include a current curriculum vitae, doctoral transcripts, three letters of reference, description of research program, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a diversity statement. One of the letters of reference should address the applicant’s teaching.

For full consideration, applicants should submit application materials to https://employment.niu.edu/postings/60234 by January 16, 2022 . Applications received after January 16, 2022 are welcomed, they will be considered as needed.

Special Instructions

Pass Message

Thank you for your interest in this position. The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Fail Message

Thank you for your interest in this position. Based on your responses to the questions on the employment application, you do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Please do not let this discourage you from applying for other positions that interest you.

Quick Link to Applicant

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/60234

Is Background Check Required

Yes

EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Education ( AAEOE ) at ada@niu.edu .

Safety Information

NIU provides information regarding campus security, personal and fire safety, including topics such as: crime prevention, emergency response procedures and crime reporting policies, in addition to crime and fire statistics for the most recent three calendar years. The Annual Security Report containing security and safety information is available at www.safety.niu.edu/clery or by contacting the University Police Department and Public Safety Department at 815-753-9628 to receive a hard copy. The Annual Fire Safety Report is available at www.niu.edu/clery/fire_report.pdf or by contacting the Environmental Health and Safety Department at 815-753-0404 to receive a hard copy.

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
  4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  5. Statement of Research Philosophy
  6. Diversity Statement
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



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