The Department of Statistics invites applications for multiple specialized faculty positions (100% for 9 months) that support our growing statistics, statistics & computer science, and data science programs on campus. All areas of teaching expertise will be considered, but areas of priority include introductory statistics, machine learning, data and software engineering, or statistical applications involving big data.

The department will consider applications for the following positions: Teaching Assistant Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Visiting Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Instructor.

• Teaching Assistant Professors teach 4 courses per year (typically 2 in fall and 2 in spring) while also contributing research and service in the areas of curriculum and instruction.
• Clinical Assistant Professors teach 4 courses per year (typically 2 in fall and 2 in spring) while also contributing research and service that reflect their domain expertise.
• Visiting Assistant Professors teach 3 courses per year while also maintaining a strong research program.
• Lecturers teach 6 courses per year (typically 3 in fall and 3 in spring).
• Instructors teach 6 courses per year (typically 3 in fall and 3 in spring).

These are career-oriented positions with clear tracks for promotion and professional development. Visiting positions may be renewed for a maximum of 3 years. Applicants for Instructor must have an Master's degree by time of appointment, and applicants for Lecturer and Teaching/Clinical Assistant Professor must have a PhD by the time of appointment. These degrees should be in statistics or a related field (e.g., biostatistics, computer science, data science, engineering, math education, operations research). Candidates should have experience or demonstrate ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level, and potentially at the graduate level.  

The anticipated starting date is January 1, 2023 or August 16, 2023. Salary is competitive.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

To apply, please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload the following as 1 pdf via the CV/Resume upload:  cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, diversity statement, and course evaluations (optional). An email request for contact information for three professional references will be sent to you 1-2 business days after your application is submitted. Once the contact information for the references is uploaded into the system, their letters will be invited. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 6pm CST on November 1, 2022. Interviews may take place and offers may be made before the closing date, but all applications received by the closing date will receive full consideration. For further information, contact us at stat-search@illinois.edu or 217-333-2167.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1012776
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu