Clinical Assistant Professor Position in Statistics Announced at Baylor University
Baylor University, Posted: July 30, 2024
The Department of Statistical Science at Baylor University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor position starting in Fall 2025. The successful applicant will join a dynamic faculty in advancing our core mission to develop well-rounded statisticians through meaningful mentorships, diversified educational experiences, and scholarly research methods and opportunities.
This Clinical Assistant Professor will serve as the assistant director of the Department of Statistical Science Consulting Lab. Duties will include consulting with graduate students and faculty from other departments on campus, consulting with off-campus industry clients, mentoring PhD statistics students in consulting projects, and supporting the center's operations. The candidate will also be expected to teach two courses per semester, primarily applied statistical methods for non-statisticians. This appointment is a renewable full-time, benefits-eligible position with a 6-year promotion path to Clinical Associate Professor for successful candidates and a 12-year promotion path to Clinical Professor for highly successful candidates (See Policy on Clinical Faculty at Baylor University (BU-PP 719))
Qualifications
• Master’s degree in statistics or a related discipline required.
• Doctoral degree in in statistics or a related discipline preferred.
• Significant relevant work experience preferred.
• Candidates with industry or statistical consulting experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Department particularly welcomes applications from candidates with a demonstrated interest or research program in biostatistics, clinical trials, public health, or other areas of biostatistics. However, research is not a formal requirement.
Application Instructions
Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/148180)
• A letter of application (cover letter);
• A statement of teaching interests;
• A current curriculum vitae;
• A copy of the official transcript from the highest-degree granting institution (if the doctorate is in progress, a copy of the official transcript of completed doctoral hours should be submitted);
• The contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation through Interfolio by the due date.
All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio. All materials must be received by 11 PM CST on 10/15/2024.
Questions concerning the position should be directed to Rod Sturdivant, Search Committee Chair, at Rodney_Sturdivant@baylor.edu.
Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For"
from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and
benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.