Assistant Professor of Statistics

Assistant Professor of Statistics

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Department: Mathematical Sciences - 250500

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications include:

• an earned doctorate in statistics, biostatistics, data science

or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours of statistics coursework,

• a clear agenda for continuing scholarship,
• excellent written and verbal communication skills

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

The department especially seeks someone with experience in or documented potential for the following:

• teaching core undergraduate and graduate-level courses in

statistics,

• teaching advanced undergraduate and graduate-level elective

courses,

• mentoring undergraduate and graduate-level student research

projects,

• educating students of varied mathematical backgrounds,
• pursuing and implementing a variety of pedagogical strategies

in the classroom, and

• supporting interdisciplinary programs and coursework.

License/Certification Required

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Mathematical Sciences promotes intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a culture of learning in a supportive environment that encourages faculty to actively engage in teaching, scholarship, and service in the pursuit of student excellence. The department consists of 31 tenured or tenure track faculty and more than 30 full-time and part-time non-tenure track faculty. The department offers a B.S.
degree in actuarial science and a B.S. degree in mathematics with concentrations in statistics, secondary education, business, life sciences, physical sciences, and computation. An undergraduate certificate is offered in sports analytics. The department also offers an M.A. with concentrations in either college teaching or secondary education. Over the last ten years, the department has graduated 55 undergraduate and 10 graduate majors each year on average.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty in the Department of Mathematical Sciences will:

• teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the mathematical

sciences, with a standard teaching load of 18 credit hours per year for research-active faculty,

• establish and maintain an active program of research or other

scholarly activities that may include applying for external funding,

• participate in service activities which may include advising

students, curriculum planning and assessment, working with professional organizations, and other activities needed for faculty governance at the department, college, and university levels, and

• provide support for the mathematical sciences community by

encouraging the intellectual curiosity of students through undergraduate and graduate research projects and academic and career advising.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2027

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 01/15/2027

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56704

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

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