Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Statistics at Iowa State University

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Statistics to develop a respected research program, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and collaborate with diverse researchers. This role supports one of the largest statistics graduate programs in the nation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in statistics or related field required by start date.
• Experience to teach graduate and undergraduate statistics courses.
• Proven ability to develop impactful research and secure external funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a high-quality research program.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate statistics courses.
• Advise graduate students and engage in institutional service.

Skills

Foundational knowledge of statistics

Ability to teach statistics courses

Collaboration skills

Education

Ph.D. in statistics or a closely related discipline

Job description

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Statistics at Iowa State University

Aug 30, 2024

Position Title: Tenure- Track Assistant Professor in Statistics
Appointment Type: Faculty

Job Description:
The Department of Statistics, jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and
the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University, seeks a tenure-track assistant
professor with expertise in statistics and data science. The successful candidate will develop and
sustain a high-quality and high-impact research program, successfully compete for external funding,
and collaborate with world-class researchers at Iowa State in statistics and other disciplines. Further,
the successful candidate will engage in professional and institutional service, teach graduate and
undergraduate statistics courses, and advise graduate students in one of the first and largest
statistics graduate programs in the country.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
– A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in statistics or a closely related discipline by start date
Preferred Qualifications:
– Foundational knowledge of statistics
– The ability to teach statistics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
– The ability to develop and sustain a high-impact research program with the potential to secure external
research funding
– The ability to collaborate effectively with researchers across various disciplines, such as agriculture, life
sciences, and liberal arts and sciences

College Information:
The Iowa State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of the world’s leading institutions of
agriculture, with more than 160 years of leadership in science, education and extension. The college
educates future leaders, conducts mission-oriented research and shares new knowledge for the
betterment of Iowa and the world. The college is one of eight colleges at Iowa State University, which
is one of the most influential land grant universities in the nation.

Central to Iowa State University’s mission, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) is a
collaborative, vibrant community of faculty, students and staff, committed to learning, research, and
innovation. With 21 departments, one professional school, 49 majors, and over 20 cross- disciplinary
programs, LAS faculty support student success and engage in pathbreaking research across a wide
range of fields.

For any questions regarding the application, please contact Kathy Kiesling ([e-mail]).

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [e-mail] or
call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.