Statistics - Visiting Professorial Faculty - 130081

Job Title:  Statistics Visiting Professorial Faculty

Job Classification:  Non-Continuing Faculty Status Professorial

Posting close date: 7 April 2024

Start date of this position:  1 September 2024

Required Degree: PhD required. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: Demonstrated excellence and willingness to contribute to the department in the areas of teaching and research.

The Department of Statistics at Brigham Young University is seeking applications for a visiting professor position at any level (assistant, associate, or full professor).  Starting rank and salary will be based on qualifications and experience.  The department places a strong emphasis on undergraduate education and offers a master's degree.  Candidates will be evaluated on the contributions they can make to the department in teaching and research.  Applications from all statistical fields are welcomed. 

Duties/Expectations: Assist the department in teaching undergraduate and graduate statistics at the introductory and advanced levels, conducting research and supporting the university, college, and department goals and mission. 

Information required at the time of application: Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically

Document(s) required at the time of application: Please attach your Mission Alignment Statement (full-time faculty only), updated Curriculum Vitae, and cover letter to the faculty application.

Mission Alignment Statement: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball). 

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (https://aims.byu.edu/).

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Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer.  All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.