Tenure-Track Statistics Faculty Opening at Northern Illinois University

The Division of Statistics at Northern Illinois University invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track Assistant Professor position in statistics starting August 16, 2014. Appointee will be expected to maintain a vigorous research program, advise students, provide innovative and excellent instruction, and will work in an active group of statisticians and academic actuaries, with ample consulting opportunities on and off campus. The full-time teaching load is two courses per regular semester at undergraduate/graduate levels. Salary is competitive. Please visit www.niu.edu/stat/stats_job.pdf for full details.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Applicants must have completed all requirements of a PhD in Statistics or in Biostatistics prior to August 16, 2014, and show promise for excellence in both teaching and research.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Preferred areas of interest include, but are not limited to, modeling of high dimensional / big data, statistical informatics, and design of experiments. Experience in statistical consulting will be counted as a preferred secondary skill.

MATERIALS

Preference will be given to applications received by January 13, 2014, however applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled.
Applicants must email a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, an academic transcript, teaching and research statements, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly by references, to statistics-search@math.niu.edu, or uploaded at mathjobs.org. All correspondence should be addressed to the Statistics Search Committee. Appointee alone will be required to submit hard copies of application materials.

In compliance with the Illinois Campus Security Act, before an offer of employment is made, the university will conduct a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. NIU recognizes Dual Career issues.