Teaching Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location
Chapel Hill, NC | United States
Job description
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Teaching Assistant Professor
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The application package should include a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and a teaching statement. Applicants should also arrange for two letters of recommendation. Application materials and letters of recommendation must be submitted in electronic form only. Click on to apply for this position.
Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
Statistics and Operations Res - 319200
Posting Open Date
02/28/2024
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Teaching Assistant Professor
Appointment Type
Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID
FAC0004979
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date
07/01/2024
Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The primary mission of the Department of Statistics and Operations Research ( STOR ) in the College of Arts and Sciences is teaching, research and service. The STOR Department specializes in inference, decision-making, and data analysis involving complex models and systems exhibiting both deterministic and random behavior and focuses on developing and analyzing the necessary quantitative and computational tools to enable practitioners to solve problems in statistical and probabilistic analysis, modeling, optimization, and the evaluation of system performance. The faculty engage in fundamental research in probability, statistics, stochastic processes, and optimization, and are also heavily involved with interdisciplinary areas of application such as genomics, biological modeling, environmental statistics, insurance, and financial mathematics, revenue, workforce, and supply-chain management, traffic flow and congestion, and telecommunications. The department’s research work is at the core of Data Science, Machine Learning/AI, Analytics, Network Science and related fields. The Graduate Programs in STOR provide challenging and comprehensive training across the full spectrum of statistics and operations research, including theoretical foundations, cutting-edge applications, and state-of-the-art computation. Graduates work in many diverse areas of industry and government, as well as serving on university faculties throughout the United States and abroad. The Undergraduate Program in Statistics and Analytics is ideal for students who like to tackle challenging quantitative problems in a business or scientific environment. STAN graduates go on to attend some of the most competitive graduate programs in statistics, biostatistics, operations research, finance and related disciplines, as well as serving in top corporations in a wide variety of fields. The department has 24 tenure track professors, 5 teaching professors and several jointly appointed faculty members. This department annually serves approximately 80 graduate students and 2,100 undergraduate majors and minors. We also serve over 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students in other fields. The department runs the UNC Statistical / Data Science Consulting Center, which serves clients across campus and elsewhere. Under the supervision of faculty members, graduate students work with the clients to address their statistical & data science questions. Separately, STOR graduate students run the Data Outreach Program for Students (Data OPS ) aimed at educating local K-12 students in data science topics. The STOR Department supports the University’s core values encouraging diversity and equal educational and employment opportunities throughout the University community, as articulated in the University’s non-discrimination policy and by the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs.
Position Summary Individual with experience in, or strong potential for, teaching Statistics and Data Science at the undergraduate level, and for contributing to the academic program development and pedagogy of the Department. This is a non-tenure track position with an initial contract of three years that is subsequently considered for renewals, with the possibility of eventual promotions to higher ranks (Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor) and longer-term contracts with an intended career trajectory. The primary purpose of this position is to provide instruction for large-enrollment introductory service courses, utilizing appropriate technology enhancements and pedagogy techniques. The successful candidate will teach six undergraduate courses over a two-semester academic year. The position will also be required to provide advising and mentoring for undergraduate students majoring in Statistics and Analytics. Additionally, the position must maintain active involvement and engage in teamwork within the department by serving on departmental committees, supporting departmental initiatives and other departmental projects as they arise. Supplemental summer teaching assignments are generally available for those interested, for additional compensation.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements A doctorate in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research or a related field by the start date of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Must be comfortable with large-enrollment introductory service courses, utilizing appropriate technology enhancements and pedagogy techniques and advising and mentoring undergraduate students majoring in Statistics and Analytics.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
Special Instructions The application package should include a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and a teaching statement. Applicants should also arrange for two letters of recommendation. Application materials and letters of recommendation must be submitted in electronic form only. Click on to apply for this position.
Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title Jeffrey McLean, Teaching Associate Professor Department Contact Telephone or Email
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Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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