24-25 Fixed-Term Assistant Professor for 25-26

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in academia invites applications for a Fixed-Term Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics & Data Science. This role offers a unique opportunity for post-doctoral scholars to enhance their research and teaching portfolios. With a focus on cutting-edge statistical research, the position requires a Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field by July 1, 2025. The teaching load involves four quarter courses per year, providing a platform to influence and educate future statisticians. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values contributions from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. completion required by July 1, 2025.
• Teaching load: four one-quarter courses per academic year.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cutting-edge statistical research.
• Develop research and teaching portfolios as a fixed-term Assistant Professor.

Skills

Statistical Research

Teaching

Diversity and Inclusion Contributions

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics or related field

Job description

Position overview

Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $80,000 to $90,000.

Application Window

Open date: February 11, 2025

Most recent review date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Statistics & Data Science at the University of California, Los Angeles invites applications for a position as a Fixed-Term Assistant Professor. We seek outstanding applicants contributing to cutting edge statistical research.

Applicants are required to have completed their PhD in Statistics or a related field by the time of their appointment on July 1, 2025.

The position's teaching obligations require that the official payroll title be Assistant Adjunct Professor, although de facto, this is an Assistant Professor position for a fixed-term (non-tenure track), providing an opportunity for post-doctoral scholars to develop both their research and teaching portfolios. The expected teaching load for this position is four one-quarter courses per academic year. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

For fullest consideration, all application materials should be submitted by or before March 16, 2025. Reviews for the position will continue until a successful candidate is identified.

Interested applicants should apply at UCLA Academic Recruit at:

https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF10166

Please refer to job tracking number JPF10166 on all correspondence.

Applicants should submit:

1) CV

2) Cover letter describing how qualifications and interests would fit with the position description

3) Statement of Research

4) Statement of Teaching

5) Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

6) Two Representative Publications (or Preprints)

7) Three Letters of Recommendation

As a campus with a diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a history of mentoring under-represented minorities in the sciences. The Department of Statistics & Data Science welcomes candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

All letters of evaluation are subject to UCLA campus policies on confidentiality. Refer potential reviewers to the UCLA statement of confidentiality at https://apo.ucla.edu/policies-forms/the-call/summary-of-procedures/summary-10-statement-of-confidentiality.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Applicants are required to have completed their Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field by the time of their appointment on July 1, 2025.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Statement of Research

  
  

• Statement of Teaching

  
  

• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQdocument, and Sample EDI Statements.

  
  

• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

  
  

• Two Representative Publications (or Preprints)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

We will require 3 letters of recommendation.

Apply link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10166

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.


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Job location

Los Angeles, CA