Inaugural Director& Tenured Professor, Data Science & Stats

Imstat; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Florida invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenured professor and first Director of the Kanouff School of Data, Mathematical, and Statistical Sciences, with an anticipated May 1, 2027 start. The inaugural Director leads the school, guiding academic programs, budget, hiring, evaluations, and facilities.

PhD in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or related field is required; a distinguished record for tenure at hire is expected, with at least

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in a closely related field.
• Demonstrated administrative leadership in a university or similar setting for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead the School of Data, Mathematical, and Statistical Sciences as director.
• Provide academic program, budget, hiring, evaluations, and facilities oversight.
• Strengthen connections across disciplines within the Kanouff School to support strengths.
• Oversee strategic growth and external engagements for the school.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Research leadership

Education

PhD in Data Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Actuarial Science

Job description

University of Central Florida invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenured professor and first Director of the Kanouff School of Data, Mathematical, and Statistical Sciences, with an anticipated May 1, 2027 start. The inaugural Director leads the school, guiding academic programs, budget, hiring, evaluations, and facilities.

PhD in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or related field is required; a distinguished record for tenure at hire is expected, with at least