Job Information
Iowa State University Assistant Professor in Statistics in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Assistant Professor in Statistics
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:
The Department of Statistics, jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University, seeks a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in statistics and data science. The successful candidate will develop and sustain a high-quality and high-impact research program, successfully compete for external funding, and collaborate with world-class researchers at Iowa State in statistics and other disciplines. Further, the successful candidate will engage in professional and institutional service, teach graduate and undergraduate statistics courses, and advise graduate students in one of the first and largest statistics graduate programs in the country.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in statistics or a closely related discipline by start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
Foundational knowledge of statistics and data science
The ability to teach statistics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
The ability to develop and sustain a high-impact research program with the potential to secure external research funding
The ability to collaborate effectively with researchers across various disciplines, such as agriculture, life sciences, and liberal arts and sciences
College Information:
The Iowa State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of the world’s leading institutions of agriculture, with more than 160 years of leadership in science, education and extension. The college educates future leaders, conducts mission-oriented research and shares new knowledge for the betterment of Iowa and the world. The college is one of eight colleges at Iowa State University, which is one of the most influential land grant universities in the nation.
Central to Iowa State University’s mission, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) is a collaborative, vibrant community of faculty, students and staff, committed to learning, research, and innovation. With 21 departments, one professional school, 49 majors, and over 20 cross-disciplinary programs, LAS faculty support student success and engage in pathbreaking research across a wide range of fields.
Application Instructions:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by Nov 17, 2023. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1.) Cover letter
2.) Curriculum vitae (CV)
3.) Contact information for three references
4.) Graduate transcript(s)
5.) Additional documents submitted as one combined PDF:
a) Research statement
b) Teaching statement
For any questions regarding the application, please contact Kathy Kiesling (kiesling@iastate.edu) (at kiesling@iastate.edu) .
Number of Months Per Year: 09 Month Work Period
Time Type: Full Time
Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2024
Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
Why Choose ISU?Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;• Generous leave plans;• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);• Life insurance and long-term disability;• Flexible Spending Accounts;• Various voluntary benefits and discounts;• Employee Assistance Program;• Wellbeing program.
Original Posting Date: October 2, 2023
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R13059
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
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