Lecturer in Statistics

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the U.S. is seeking a lecturer in statistics to join the Statistics Department for a 1-year term starting January 1, 2020. The successful candidate will teach multiple courses and assist in coordinating the instructional team while working within a collaborative academic environment.

Qualifications

• M.S. required, Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience in teaching statistics.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Teach statistics courses and assist with course coordination.
• Train instructors and teaching assistants.

Skills

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

M.S. in statistics or closely related discipline

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in statistics or closely related discipline

Job description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Statistics Department in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is accepting applications for a lecturer position. Primary duties include teaching statistics courses, assisting with the coordination of multi-section introductory statistics courses, and assisting with the training of instructors and teaching assistants.

This is a 1 year term appointment beginning 1/1/2020 with a course load that includes teaching 4 courses during the spring semester and 4 courses during the fall semester.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
M.S. in statistics or closely related discipline
Experience teaching statistics or a closely related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in statistics or a closely related discipline
Demonstrated excellence in teaching college level statistics
Proven ability to work and collaborate with diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff

Department/Program & College Description:
The doctoral program in Statistics is ranked as one of the top programs in the country graduating about 15 PhD students annually. The program currently has about 140 graduate students, 100 undergraduate majors, and 38 faculty. Faculty and students have traditionally maintained strong collaborations across campus. The Statistics Department is located in Snedecor Hall, which received an extensive renovation in 2009.

For guaranteed consideration, please apply by November 15, 2019.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against