Job No. 152905
- Job Title:
- Assistant Professor of Statistics/Data Science
- Employer:
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Saint Cloud State University
- Location:
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St. Cloud , MN
- Posting Date:
- 29-Apr-2024
- Description:
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Posting Details
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at St. Cloud State University invites applications for a fixed-term (non-probationary) position in Statistics for the 2024-2025 academic year. The successful candidate will join a department committed to excellence in teaching and dedicated to preparing the next generation of statisticians, data scientists, and mathematicians. The department has undergraduate programs in Mathematics and Statistics, including concentrations in Mathematical Statistics, Data Science, and Data Analytics. More information about the college and the department can be found at College of Science and Engineering and Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found here.
Salary Minimum Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Salary Maximum Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Salary Type Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan 209, IFO
Job Description
The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will be to to teach a mix of introductory statistics courses as needed, be involved in the development of curricular materials, serve on department committees, be professionally active, and perform other duties as assigned. Course delivery may include face-to-face, online, hybrid, and hyflex approaches.
The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a professional goal to become an outstanding teacher-scholar through the use of research-based, best-practices pedagogy. They will regularly engage in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on pedagogical growth.
Instruct courses in varied locations and at varied times, in-person, online or hybrid and in either a semester or accelerated semester schedule.
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related area
Demonstrated potential to be an effective instructor utilizing best-teaching practices
Evidence of excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, or closely related area
Statistical consulting experience
Experience engaging students in experiential learning through real-world projects
Experience with teaching and assessment of online courses
Other Requirements
About
Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor’s degrees were first offered in 1925. Master’s degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.
Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found here
Why Work For Us
Help people achieve their educational dreams. We are looking for diverse people with passion, who are engaged, serious in the work of helping those who strive and desire a college education to achieve their goals.
Benefits Info
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year
- Contact information:
- Saint Cloud State University
- St. Cloud, MN 56301
- United States
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