Assistant Professor

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have a strong background in statistics, analytics or data science with promise for developing, demonstrated experience with and commitment to interdisciplinary research; willingness to cross disciplinary boundaries to tackle complex scientific challenges; a desire to advise and teach a student body which is diverse with respect to socio-economic status, interests, and abilities; and commitment/sensitivity to address issues of diversity in the university community.

Applicants must have earned a doctorate in a relevant discipline at the time of appointment.

Experience in developing and deploying programs to attract members of underserved populations into statistics

Regular

Commensurate with experience 

October 15, 2024

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Some travel to meetings and conferences may be required.  

A completed application includes the following:

• CV
• Cover letter 
•  A list of three professional references with their preferred contact information
• A teaching statement
• A research statement
• A personal diversity and inclusivity statement 

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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