Assistant Professor of Statistics

University of South Carolina, United States

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Summary


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Posting Number FAC00175PO23
Advertised Title Assistant Professor of Statistics
Campus Columbia
College/Division College of Arts and Sciences
Department CAS Statistics
Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 9 months
Work County Richland
Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category Faculty


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About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Benefits for FTE Positions


The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal. 




Position Description


Advertised Job Summary
The Department of Statistics at the University of South Carolina, Columbia invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. These positions are part of a college and university-wide initiative to advance data science by using an interdisciplinary approach. Applicants with research expertise in any area of statistics will be considered, as well as those with expertise in modern data science. Appointment for these positions will commence on August 16, 2024.
The Department currently consists of twelve tenured/tenure-track faculty and seven full-time instructors. Current research areas of the faculty include survival and reliability analysis, Bayesian statistics, latent variable methods, item response theory and psychometrics, semiparametric and nonparametric inference, group and pooled testing, highly-structured or high-dimensional data, statistical learning, functional data, scalable and post-selection inference, and statistical genetics. The department has about 35 full-time graduate students and offers PhD, MS, and BS degrees. For more information about the university and the department, see www.sc.edu and www.stat.sc.edu , respectively.
Required Education and Experience
Applicants for this position must have a PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related field by the start date of employment and must provide evidence of potential to be an outstanding researcher and an excellent teacher.
Preferred Qualifications


Posting Detail Information


Desired Start Date 08/16/2024
Job Open Date 10/04/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Review of applications will begin November 20, 2023 and will continue until position is filled. Inquiries about the positions may be sent to [email protected]. Applicants must include a CV, a cover letter, research and teaching statements, and the names and contact information of three references.
These positions are open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/154122
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