Assistant Professor

Statistics Interest Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tulane University Department of Mathematics invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in statistics and related areas. The successful candidate will establish an internationally visible, externally funded research program and teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities include mentoring students, contributing to the department's mission, and participating in the university's intellectual life; teaching load is typically one course per semester, subject to

Qualifications

• PhD in statistics, mathematics or a closely related field by the start date.
• Demonstrate exceptional promise in research with experience in classroom instruction.
• Postdoctoral experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Establish an internationally visible, externally funded research program.
• Teach and mentor students at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to the department’s academic mission and service activities.
• Participate actively in the intellectual life of the University.
• Current teaching load is one course per semester, subject to change.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in statistics, mathematics or related field

Job description

Tulane University Department of Mathematics – Assistant Professor

Company Information

The Tulane Mathematics Department currently offers an MS in Statistics in addition to an MS in Data Science that is a joint program with the Tulane Department of Computer Science, and our flexible doctoral program enables students to complete dissertations in all areas of pure and applied mathematics including statistics.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an internationally visible, externally funded research program; teach and mentor students effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels; contribute to the Department’s academic mission and service activities; and participate actively in the intellectual life of the University. The current teaching load is one course per semester, although this may be subject to change depending on departmental needs.

Position Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in statistics, mathematics or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional promise in research with experience in classroom instruction. Postdoctoral experience is preferred but not required.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter describing research interests, teaching experience, and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Research statement.
• Teaching statement.
• Four letters of recommendation, including one addressing teaching.