Assistant Professor - Data Science

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine angesehene Bildungseinrichtung sucht einen engagierten Assistant Professor im Bereich Data Science. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, eine aktive Forschungsagenda zu entwickeln und Studierende auf verschiedenen Ebenen zu unterrichten. Die Abteilung legt Wert auf Diversität und exzellente Lehre und bietet ein dynamisches Umfeld für akademische und interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit. Bewerber sollten eine starke Forschungsbilanz vorweisen können und bereit sein, zur Vielfalt der akademischen Gemeinschaft beizutragen. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich an Statistik und Datenwissenschaft interessiert sind, könnte diese Rolle perfekt für Sie sein.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistik, Biostatistik, Mathematik oder Data Science erforderlich.
• Nachweisliche Exzellenz in Forschung und Lehre gewünscht.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung eines aktiv geförderten Forschungsprogramms.
• Unterricht auf Bachelor- und Masterebene.

Skills

Statistik

Datenwissenschaft

Lehre

Forschungsagenda

Education

PhD in Statistik

PhD in Data Science

PhD in Biostatistik

Job description

Position overview
Position title:
Assistant Professor - Data Science

Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $100,000-$150,000.
Applicants that currently hold a senate faculty position at another UC campus should be aware of the policies governing intercampus faculty hiring & transfers. These policies can be found at UCOP APM 510-18.
https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-510.pdf.

Percent time:
100% FTE

Anticipated start:
July 1, 2025 or later

Application Window

Open date: November 1, 2024

Most recent review date: Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 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, Jun 29, 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 and Applied Probability at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for an Assistant Professor position.

We are looking for individuals with a strong research agenda in Statistics with an emphasis on Data Science and demonstrated research and potential for teaching excellence.

Responsibilities of faculty members generally include the development of an actively funded research program of the highest quality, teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels, recruitment, supervision, and mentorship of graduate students, and participation in university service and professional activities. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position.

About the Department:

Established in 1989, the Department of Statistics and Applied Probability (PSTAT) is a diverse community engaged in education and research. Our 35 faculty members (permanent and visiting) are actively involved in interdisciplinary research spanning Financial Mathematics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Theoretical Statistics, Applied Probability, Applied Statistics, and Biostatistics. We actively recruit the highest-quality faculty and graduate students. The Department offers Bachelor's programs in Statistics & Data Science, Actuarial Science, and Financial Mathematics & Statistics and counts more than 2000 undergraduate Majors. We are also home to more than 100 graduate students in programs including BS/MS in Actuarial Science, MA in Applied Statistics, and PhD in Statistics and Applied Probability. For more information on the department, please visit the Department of Statistics and Applied Probability Website.

Benjamin Banneker Initiative:

In 2024-25, UC Santa Barbara departments are partnering with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and

Inclusion to launch a special faculty recruitment initiative named after Benjamin Banneker, the 18th-

century African American mathematician, astronomer, antiracist, engineer, ecologist, and peace

advocate. Funded by an Advancing Faculty Diversity grant from the UC Office of the President, the

Banneker Initiative will recruit scholars, scientists, and engineers whose disciplinary and interdisciplinary

work would take place within the community of concerns exemplified by Banneker's intellectual, ethical,

and social commitments as an African American scientist, especially his desire to advance scientific and

humanistic knowledge for the public good. With the goal of creating a diverse community around such

concerns, applicants may be eligible to be fellows in the Benjamin Banneker Initiative. The community of

Banneker Fellows will receive funding for cohort building and professional development activities,

including enrollment in the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity Faculty Success

Program, proposal writing training, and seed grants. Further information about the Banneker Initiative

can be found here: https://diversity.ucsb.edu/initiatives-and-resources/benjamin-banneker-initiative

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent) in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science or related areas at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

A demonstrated record of excellence in research, and a record of (or potential for) excellent teaching are desired. Successful candidates will have a record of (or potential for) collaborative research that leverages synergies within the Department and Division or links to the campus Data Science initiative is desired.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

  
  

• Cover Letter - Cover Letter should address a desire to contribute both intellectually and educationally to the and the Departmental mission and campus-wide UCSB Data Science initiative

  
  

• Statement of Research - Statement of Research should address past research accomplishments, current work, and/or future research plans and their connection to the department and the specific search area for this position.

  
  

• Statement of Teaching - Teaching statement should clearly address pedagogical ideology and methods, experience with curricular design, and demonstrate a record of pedagogical creativity, with an emphasis on statistics and data science.

  
  

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

  
  

• Teaching Evaluations - Past teaching evaluations can be submitted optionally.
  
  (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants should provide the names and contact information of 3-5 references. At least 1 of the 3 required references should be able to address the applicant's teaching in the case that letters of recommendation are requested. References will only be contacted if the applicant is invited to interview in-person.

Apply link:
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02859

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UC Santa Barbara

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 or discrimination, dishonesty or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.


• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy


• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties


• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health 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.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA