Visiting Faculty Position (VAP) - Statistics/Applied Probability/Actuarial
Science
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01329
Job #JPF01329
College of Letters & Science - Mathematical, Life, and Physical Sciences -
Statistics and Applied Probability
RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Open date: October 31st, 2018
Next review date: December 1st, 2018 Apply by this date to ensure full
consideration by the committee.
Final date: October 31st, 2019 Applications will continue to be accepted
until this date, but those received after the review date will only be
considered if the position has not yet been filled.
DESCRIPTION
The Department of Statistics and Applied Probability at the University of
California, Santa Barbara invites applications for Visiting Assistant
Professor faculty positions in Statistics for the 2019-2020 academic year
(with the possibility of renewal up to 3 years), with an anticipated start
date of July 1, 2019. Candidates whose research and teaching interests
overlap with our new research group in Data Science are especially
encouraged to apply.
The Department comprises 15 permanent faculty members, as well as more than
half a dozen visitors and postdocs. Our vibrant research atmosphere is
driven by interdisciplinary research groups in Data Science, Biostatistics,
and Financial and Actuarial Mathematics. The Department offers three
different Undergraduate Majors, an MA in Applied Statistics and an
extensive PhD program. A full year Visiting Assistant Professor appointment
carries a teaching load of 5 one-quarter courses per year. Departmental
teaching includes upper-division undergraduate courses in statistics,
regression, time-series, design of experiments, statistical computing,
probability and stochastic processes. Subject to budgetary approval, some
positions will carry a reduced teaching load.
Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent)
except the dissertation at the time of application and should have
completed their PhD (or equivalent) by the time of appointment. Successful
applicants will demonstrate or show strong promise for undergraduate
teaching, collaborative research and synergies with
UCSB Statistics and Applied Probability faculty. The University is
especially interested in candidates who can
UCSB Statistics and Applied Probability faculty. The University is
especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and
excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service
as appropriate to the position.
Applications should be submitted electronically, and must include:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research
• Statement of teaching
• Applicants will need to arrange for 3 references to submit letters of
recommendation on their behalf via the recruitment website. At least one
letter should describe teaching accomplishments.
• Applicants are also strongly encouraged to submit an optional statement
on Contributions to Diversity.
Applications received by December 1, 2018 will be given priority
consideration, but the position will remain open until filled. To apply
please visit https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01329 (
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01329)
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
JOB LOCATION
Santa Barbara, CA
REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or
potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or
service. (Optional)
Reference requirements
3 letters of reference required
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