Inaugural Director & Tenured Professor, Data & Stats

Imstat; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Florida invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenure-track position as professor and director of the newly formed School of Data, Mathematical, and Statistical Sciences, with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2027. The successful candidate will serve as the inaugural Director of the School.

The Director provides leadership for the schools academic programs, budget, hiring, evaluations, and facilities, and will strengthen connections across the disciplines

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Eligible for appointment as a tenured professor upon hire with a distinguished record in teaching, research, and service.
• Candidates will have at least 2 years of administrative leadership experience in a university or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as inaugural Director of the School and unit head.
• Provide leadership for academic programs, budget, hiring, evaluations, and facilities.
• Strengthen cross-disciplinary connections within the School.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Strong communication skills

Teaching experience

Publication record

Education

Ph.D. in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or closely related field

Job description

The University of Central Florida invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenure-track position as professor and director of the newly formed School of Data, Mathematical, and Statistical Sciences, with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2027. The successful candidate will serve as the inaugural Director of the School.

The Director provides leadership for the schools academic programs, budget, hiring, evaluations, and facilities, and will strengthen connections across the disciplines