Employment Opportunities

Assistant Professor-Data Science

Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Bowling Green State University

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Bowling Green State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Data Science with a start date of  August 2019. Competitive salary with full benefits.

Minimum qualifications: must have satisfied all the program requirements of a doctoral degree in data science, statistics, or in a closely related field (e.g., mathematics or computer science) by the start of employment (August 2019); teaching experience as a TA or instructor; demonstrated scholarly work in data science, data analytics, or in a closely related area such as data mining, machine learning, high-dimensional data analysis, and high performance computing (HPC) with large data sets in modern statistics, through publications, doctoral dissertation or technical report on the results from the development of doctoral dissertation, or research presentations at national/international conferences.

Preferred qualifications: demonstrated research productivity through one or more published or in press referred journal articles or book chapters in top tier outlets in data science or data analytics; experience seeking external research support; experience teaching data science or statistics courses.

For a complete job description & instructions on how to apply for this position, visit the website: https://bgsu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=5125&job=assistant-professor-mathematics-and-statistics-data-science. All applications are accepted and processed through the HireTouch website.

For an application to be considered as complete, submit:

(1) a letter of application (cover letter)

(2) statements of both teaching and research interests that include experience to date and describe goals for the future

(3) current curriculum vitae

(4) a statement of commitment to diversity

(5) names and contact information of three indviduals who will be asked to provide current (dated within the past year) letters of reference

(6) transcripts indicating the highest degree earned or up-to-date transcripts from the current university.

The finalist will be required to submit official transcripts and to authorize and pass a background check prior to an offer of employment being made.

Application deadline: January 15^th, 2019.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at BGSU enjoys a nationally ranked doctoral program that offers a full range of graduate programs including two doctoral degree programs (PhD in Mathematics and PhD in Statistics) and undergraduate major programs in pure math, applied-math, statistics, actuarial science and data science. The department includes 31 full-time faculty members, more than 70 graduate students and about 100 undergraduate majors. The faculty are committed to excellence in teaching, research and service. For more information, visit the department website: https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/mathematics-and-statistics.html

BGSU is an AA/EEO/Vet employer dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities regardless of age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation.