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Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor (Mathematical Sciences)

Department:
Mathematical Sciences

Reports To:
Dr. Eliza (Z.-H.) Michalopoulou

Position Type:
Faculty

Position Summary:
The Department of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks candidates to fill a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor level in the areas of statistics, data science, statistical machine learning, and biostatistics. The appointment is to start in Fall 2021. The Department is particularly interested that candidates be able to teach data science courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in statistics, data science, mathematics, applied mathematics, or related discipline with strong research, funding and teaching potential for consideration at the assistant/associate professor level.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. DMS is recognized for its strong program in mathematical sciences that offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, with Ph.D. program tracks in Applied Mathematics and Applied Probability & Statistics. NJIT is located in the vibrant University Heights neighborhood of Newark, within the New York City metropolitan area. For more information, visit http://math.njit.edu.

Essential Functions:
Teach graduate and undergraduate courses each semester. Conduct research in statistics, data science, statistical machine learning, and biostatistics.


Essential Characteristics:
Must abide by the university's core values which include excellence, integrity, civility, social responsibility, diversity and communication.


Prerequisite Qualifications:
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in statistics, data science, mathematics, applied mathematics, or related discipline with strong research, funding and teaching potential for consideration at the assistant/associate professor level. At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
PSA


FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submissions must include (a) cover letter, (b) resume/CV, (c) research statement, (d) teaching statement, and (e) names and contact information for at least four references.

 

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