Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Statistics Position Announced at Washington State University

Posted: February 6, 2023

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Washington State University invites
applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Pullman,
WA, with a specialty in Statistics. We seek applicants who have an established or emerging
research record in methodology and theory for statistical machine learning or modern statistical
computation. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate
courses in Statistics, develop independent and collaborative research, establish an externally
funded research program, and publish scholarly work. The candidate will also be expected to
develop interdisciplinary research collaborations with allied research groups in sciences,
engineering, and other areas. Expected start date of employment is August 16, 2023.

Qualification: A completed doctoral degree in Statistics or a closely related field is required
prior to the start of the appointment. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated record
of or potential for research in statistical learning and/or statistical computation. Candidates
should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Statistics and have demonstrated
commitment to campus diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The candidate must have a
willingness to work collaboratively with faculty and to mentor students from a wide range of
disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written
communication skills are essential.

Applications should include a cover letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of
research, a statement of teaching experience and interests, a statement of your experiences,
contributions, and commitments to diversity, and at least three references, of which at least one
addresses teaching ability.

Formal screening of applications will begin November 13, 2022. For a more comprehensive
description and to apply, visit wsu.edu/jobs, select your appropriate employment status, and
search for R-7431.
Inquiries should be directed to Yuan Wang, yuan.wang@wsu.edu

WSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Members of ethnic minorities,
women, veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are strongly encouraged
to apply.

For additional information on Washington State University and the Department of Mathematics
and Statistics, visit our home page at https://www.math.wsu.edu/