Position Description:

Applications are invited for a non-tenure track Acting Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Washington. This is a full-time position with a 9-month service period (September 16 - June 15) and an anticipated start date of September 16, 2025. This position requires an annual reappointment and can be held for up to 4 years.

Candidates appointed to this position will need to demonstrate strong teaching skills and a thoughtful and modern approach to statistical pedagogy. They will be expected to teach four quarter-long courses each academic year. These courses will be a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses at both introductory and advanced levels, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. 

The Department of Statistics at the University of Washington (UW) is a nationwide leader in statistical research and education. The successful candidate will join a growing group of over 25 full-time faculty members who are deeply involved in growing and diversifying the data science and statistics curriculum offered by the department. Our department is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. All UW faculty engage in teaching, research and service. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment.

Candidates are urged to review the UW statistics course catalog (http://www.washington.edu/students/crscat/stat.html) and identify courses they would be qualified to teach as part of their cover letter. Interested and qualified candidates may also have opportunities to engage in course development and redesign, as well as in some aspects of graduate education.

Washington State Law requires that this ad list a binding salary range. The base salary range for this position will be $8,584 - $9,385 per month on a 9-month basis ($77,256 - $84,465 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D., or foreign equivalent, in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, data science, or a related field by the start of the appointment.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements of diversity, and teaching interests, sample teaching materials (optional), a pre-recorded video presentation, and three letters of recommendation electronically via http://apply.interfolio.com/159600. A thoughtful, comprehensive diversity statement is a key component of the application. Priority will be given to applicants whose complete applications, including recommendations, are received by January 31, 2025. Questions about the search should be sent to:?Dr. Adrian Dobra, Professor of Statistics, adobra@uw.edu.?

About University of Washington, Department of Statistics

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