California State University, Fullerton Hiring for Assistant Professor of Statistics at California, United States Full Time

Assistant Professor of Statistics
Department of Mathematics
College of
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Assistant
Professor
Fall
2023

Position Description
The Department of
Mathematics at California State University, Fullerton, invites
applications for a tenure-track position in Statistics at the
Assistant Professor level with the appointment to begin in August
2023. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s
Strategic Plan, diversity, equity, and inclusion goals are
particularly encouraged to apply.

CSUF faculty are committed teacher-scholars who bring research and
creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and
individually mentored projects. Candidates for this position must
have a solid theoretical and applied background in statistics and a
passion for teaching and research. Those with research interests in
emerging domains are highly encouraged to apply. The successful
candidate will contribute to the statistics community at Cal State
Fullerton through teaching, research, professional activities, and
service.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching a wide spectrum of theoretical and applied courses in
  statistics and probability at both the undergraduate and graduate
  levels
• Contributing to curriculum development by incorporating modern
  statistical approaches to existing courses or creating new
  courses
• Conducting research resulting in publications in high-quality
  peer-reviewed journals
• Conducting research in a collaborative faculty-student
  environment
• Mentoring students and guiding them towards post-graduation
  success
• Serving on departmental and university-wide committees

  A successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in
  a transdisciplinary Center for Computational and Applied
  Mathematics and contribute to the growth of the Statistical
  Consulting Center within the College of Natural Sciences and
  Mathematics.

  Required Qualifications
  The successful
  candidate must:

• Have a Ph.D. in statistics or a related field. All degree
  requirements must be completed prior to the starting
  date
• Be able to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate
  statistics curriculum development
• Have a well-defined research agenda
• Have a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring
  students of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
  and the ability to communicate effectively with a culturally
  diverse campus community

  Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience with a strong commitment to excellence in
  teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Experience or familiarity with online teaching
• Evidence of the potential to supervise undergraduate and
  master’s level students in research
• Evidence of or a strong interest in participating in
  interdisciplinary, collaborative research
• Commitment to seeking external funding

  Application Procedure
  To receive
  consideration, a complete online application must be received by
  electronic submission via https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/20585.
  Please provide the following required materials:

• A cover letter addressing the following
• Required qualifications
• Preferred qualifications, if applicable
• What attracts you to CSUF
• How your professional aspirations align with the department’s
  programs and activities

• Full Curriculum Vitae
• Research statement, including a five-year research
  plan
• Teaching statement
• Statement on Commitment to Inclusive Excellence that addresses
  contributions and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and
  social justice in mathematics teaching and learning
• This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on
  their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for
  promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their
  professional careers. The purpose of this statement is to help the
  department identify candidates who have professional experience,
  intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in
  activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these
  areas.

• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies accepted for
  application deadline – official transcripts required if
  hired)
• Three letters of recommendation:
• On the references page of the online application, enter
  information for three referents who will provide a confidential
  letter of reference for your application. They will receive a
  request via email along with information on uploading the
  letter.
• The letters should speak to the candidate’s teaching and/or
  research potential as well as potential to be a productive member
  of the Department; at least one of the letters must reference the
  candidate’s teaching potential.

  Application Deadline
  To be assured full
  consideration, all application materials must be received by
  Sunday, October 2nd, 2022. Applications received
  after this date may still be considered. The anticipated
  appointment date is August 15, 2023. Please direct all questions
  about the position to Dr. Kevin Nichols at
  [email protected].

  Statistics at CSU Fullerton
  The statistics
  faculty research areas include Bayesian statistics, statistical
  computing, spatial statistics, experimental design, and survival
  analysis. Faculty are active in application areas of neuroscience,
  geology, biostatistics, psychometrics, epidemiology,
  bioengineering, and finance. The Center for Computational and
  Applied Mathematics provides high-performance computing to support
  faculty research. The statistics undergraduate program includes
  courses in probability theory, stochastic processes, statistical
  modeling, and statistical learning. The M.S. in Statistics program
  serves the growing demand in the workforce for professionals with
  knowledge and training in data science and quantitative analysis.
  Moreover, the program prepares students interested in graduate
  studies at the Ph.D. level. The M.S. courses are conducted
  synchronously in person and via a two-way stream on the
  Internet.

  The Mathematics Department
  The Mathematics
  Department has 36 tenured or tenure-track faculty members and
  offers an undergraduate degree program with concentrations in
  Statistics, Actuarial Science, Teaching Mathematics, Pure
  Mathematics, and Applied Mathematics. The department also offers
  the following graduate degree programs: M.S. in Statistics, M.S. in
  Applied Mathematics and M.A. in Teaching Mathematics.
  Extra-curricular activity is an integral part of our department
  culture. We maintain a strong student research presence at the
  Joint Mathematics Meetings, and our Putnam Team regularly scores in
  the top quartile. We are considered a leader in cutting-edge and
  inclusive pedagogical practices. Our faculty often pursue and are
  awarded grants to fund efforts to support our students. For more
  details, please visit the Mathematics Department webpage at
  http://www.fullerton.edu/math/.

  The University and College
  California State
  University, Fullerton is one of the largest universities in
  California, serving 40,000 students from southern California and
  especially Orange County. It is the largest of the 23 California
  State University campuses, the largest and most diverse university
  system in the country, and one of the most affordable. It ranks
  fifth and ninth nationally in the number of baccalaureate degrees
  awarded to Hispanic and minority students, respectively. CSUF is an
  affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong
  commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and
  the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which
  students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive.

  “The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) is
  dedicated to the principle that teaching and research are
  intricately mixed and that undergraduate research is an integral
  part of education. By combining quality instruction, student
  involvement in research, and strong academic advisement, we
  transform the student experience.” (http://www.fullerton.edu/NSM/)

  Additional Information

  Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the
  strength of the applicant pool.

  Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, and is
  subject to budgetary authorization and any California State
  University System faculty contract increases. Summer research
  grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching
  load may be available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package
  is available that includes: health/vision/dental plans; spouse,
  domestic partner and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus
  child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state
  system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a
  detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

  The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated
  reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
  Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
  CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

  A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
  completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally
  offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete
  the background check may affect the application status of
  applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who
  apply for the position.

  Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants
  with disabilities who self‐disclose. Notice of Non-Discrimination
  on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX
  Coordinator (http://www.fullerton.edu/titleix/about/notice.php)

  CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus
  facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or
  religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a
  currently open search process should be prepared to comply with
  this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/
  and questions may be sent to [email protected].

  In accordance with the California State University (CSU)
  Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose
  business operations reside within the State of California and
  requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the
  State of California.

  To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/518856/assistant-professor-of-statistics
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