Assistant Professor Department of Statistics

Colorado State University

Assistant Professor - Department of Statistics

Colorado State University

Assistant Professor - Department of Statistics

Position Location - Fort Collins, CO
Work Location - Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number - 202400279F
Proposed Annual Salary Range - $98,000 - $103,000

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Position Type - Faculty
Work Hours/Week - 40

Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The department currently comprises 19 faculty and over 100 graduate students in our MS, MAS, and PhD graduate programs, and has a network of faculty affiliates at nearby research agencies (National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others). Our faculty members have a wide range of expertise and are involved in various interdisciplinary graduate training and research activities. Internal and external consulting activities of the department are supported through the Graybill Statistics and Data Science Laboratory. Further information about the department is available on our webpage http://statistics.colostate.edu/ .

Tenure/Tenure Track? - Yes
% Research40
% Teaching50
% Service10
% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/15/2024

Number of Vacancies - 1
Desired Start Date - 08/16/2025

Position Summary
The Department of Statistics at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The department is looking to grow its expertise in the development of cutting edge statistical methodology and theory, data science, computation, and high dimensional statistics. However, the focus of the search is broad and we welcome excellent candidates in all areas of Statistics.

Duties will commence August 2025. A doctoral degree in statistics, or a closely related field is a minimum requirement. A commitment to high-quality research in statistics, and excellence in teaching is expected.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications
• A doctoral degree in statistics or a closely related field.

Preferred Job Qualifications
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality research in statistics
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring
• Demonstrated expertise in the development of cutting edge statistical methodology and theory, including but not limited to areas such as data science, computation, and high dimensional statistics
• Capacity to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion as shown in the candidates DEI statement

Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, applications should be received by 11:59 pm (Mountain Time) on or before October 15, 2024, however applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, detailed CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research philosophy, a one-page statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion, three letters of reference, and graduate transcripts (unofficial). Letters of reference will be requested immediately upon submission of an application. Please inform your references that letters should be submitted by October 22, 2024, to ensure full consideration. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Under "statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion" please upload a one-page personal statement on your contribution and commitment to diversity and inclusion, which will help us identify candidates who have the professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that advance our campus diversity and eq

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Posted: Oct. 17, 2024, 9:22 p.m.