Tenure-Track Statistics & Data Science Educator

Top 2 Percent Scientists; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contributions

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Statistics. The appointment is full-time, nine months, with responsibilities spanning undergraduate instruction in statistics and data science, mentorship of majors, and active engagement in undergraduate research and experiential learning.

The successful candidate will collaborate across the department and university, contribute to service activities, and coordinate with the Predictive Analytics and Data Science

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics or closely related field by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: Teach undergraduate courses in Statistics and Data Science.
• Collaborative and Undergraduate Research: Engage in applied or collaborative research involving undergraduate students.
• Service: Contribute to departmental and university service activities.
• Mentoring Statistics and Data Science majors.
• Facilitating experiential learning and coordinating co‑curricular programming.
• Acting as the primary liaison to the Predictive Analytics and Data Science (PADS) Hub.
• Supporting initiatives related to high‑impact learning, such as real‑world projects and internships.

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics or closely related field

Job description

University of Kentucky is hiring a tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Statistics. The appointment is full-time, nine months, with responsibilities spanning undergraduate instruction in statistics and data science, mentorship of majors, and active engagement in undergraduate research and experiential learning.

The successful candidate will collaborate across the department and university, contribute to service activities, and coordinate with the Predictive Analytics and Data Science