The Department of Statistics in the College of Science at Oregon State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Teaching, to start September 16, 2024. You can find the full job ad and apply for this job here: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/151107
We seek energetic statisticians or data scientists who enjoy working with students and are enthusiastic about teaching. Qualified applicants will have a PhD in Statistics or a closely related field, prior university teaching experience, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The position involves:
- Teaching the equivalent of six quarter courses per year (on average two per academic quarter), primarily graduate-level courses in Statistics and Data Science.
- Advising and mentoring students in our online and on-campus graduate programs.
- Contributing to curriculum development.
- Participating in research and scholarship activities in Statistics or Data Science.
- Providing service to the department, institution, and profession.
We are a collegial department consisting of 17 tenure-track professors with a variety of research interests, five instructors, one visiting assistant professor, and approximately 15 PhD and 20+ MS students. In addition to our on-campus graduate programs in Statistics, we offer a popular on-line MS program in Data Analytics with around 70 students.
Applications received by April 15, 2024 will get full consideration. Application materials include (1) a cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching, and (4) three reference letters.
Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. If you have questions or would like additional information about the position, please contact the search chair, Katherine McLaughlin (katherine.mclaughlin@oregonstate.edu).