Tenure-track faculty position at Virginia Tech

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech seeks exceptional candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in statistics and data science, starting Fall 2025. Applicants are expected to show strong research capabilities and provide excellent teaching, with the chance for summer-funded research opportunities, ensuring continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a doctorate.
• Strong research and excellent teaching abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in statistics and data science.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Skills

Research abilities

Teaching

Education

Doctorate in statistics or relevant discipline

Job description

Tenure-track faculty position at Virginia Tech

Sep 5, 2024

The Virginia Tech Department of Statistics (www.stat.vt.edu ), in order to support initiatives in data science and statistics, invites applications for one tenure-track faculty to begin in Fall 2025. The tenure-track faculty will be expected to demonstrate strong research abilities as well as excellent teaching. We are looking for exceptional candidates in statistics and data science, where innovative methodologies and principled applications are crucial.

At the time of appointment, applicants must have earned a doctorate in statistics or in a relevant discipline. The position is a 9-month tenure or tenure-track appointment with the opportunity to conduct additional extramurally funded research in the summer. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications must be submitted online at http://jobs.vt.edu (#530501) and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research plan, inclusion statement and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024. As part of the hiring process, the successful applicant must pass a criminal background check. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Professor Xinwei Deng ([e-mail]) chair of this faculty search committee.

Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office for Equity and Accessibility at 540-231-2010.