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Visiting Assistant Professor Position at UCSC
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Visiting Assistant Professor Position at UCSC
Sep 16, 2021The Department of Statistics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a visiting assistant professor. We seek outstanding applicants whose research complements our existing strengths in the areas of Statistics and Data Science. We are particularly interested in candidates with research expertise in statistical methods that incorporate model development integrating subject-matter information, computational-inference techniques, predictive approaches, optimal decision-making, and probabilistic quantification of uncertainty. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain research programs; to teach, mentor, and advise students at the graduate and undergraduate level individually and in the classroom; to contribute significantly to graduate education; and, to perform university and professional service.The Department of Statistics is part of the Baskin School of Engineering and has a stellar reputation for its dynamism and innovation in interdisciplinary research. Our graduate program has a steady throughput of professionals that perform brilliantly in academia, industry, and government, and it currently has about 40 students. Our school has nationally and internationally known researchers in many areas. UC Santa Cruz is a member of the AAU, an association of the top research universities in the US. Our campus is the nearest University of California campus to Silicon Valley and has close research ties with the local computer industry. Nestled in a redwood forest above the city of Santa Cruz, our campus has a long history of embracing groundbreaking interdisciplinary work. Our proximity to Silicon Valley, and our satellite campus there, afford opportunities and avenues for collaboration with researchers working in the many research and development labs in Silicon Valley, as well as with the other San Francisco Bay Area universities.We welcome candidates who understand the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups in higher education, and who have engaged in teaching, research, professional and/or public service contributions that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. These can take a variety of forms such as, but not limited to, effective pedagogical strategies used for the educational advancement of students in underrepresented groups; demonstrated contributions to the advancement of access and equal opportunity in education; and participation in activities that support the recruitment, retention, and success of scholars and students.Position title:
Visiting Assistant ProfessorSalary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experiencePercent time:
Fulltime (100%)Anticipated start:
As soon as possible after initial review of the applications. It is expected that the degree requirement will be completed by December 31, 2021.Position duration:
Initial appointment will be for one year. Reappointment may be considered contingent upon the availability of work and appropriate funding. Appointments made to the Visiting Professor Series are temporary and the total period of consecutive service may not exceed two years (see CAPM 504.230).APPLICATION WINDOWNext review date:
Monday, Oct 18, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.QUALIFICATIONSBasic qualifications (required at time of application)Demonstrated record of research.Demonstrated record of teaching at the college level (experience as a teaching assistant at the college level is a minimum requirement).Additional qualifications (required at time of start)Ph.D. (or an equivalent foreign degree) in statistics, or a closely related field. It is expected that the degree requirement will be completed by December 31, 2021.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.Cover Letter – Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.Statement of Research PlansStatement of Teaching Interests and ExperienceSample PublicationSample Publication (Optional)Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html) before preparing their application.Reference requirements3 letters of reference requiredApplications must include confidential letters of recommendation. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.Apply link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01144Help contact:
acmcpher@ucsc.eduCAMPUS INFORMATIONThe University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
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Sep 16, 2021The Department of Statistics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a visiting assistant professor. We seek outstanding applicants whose research complements our existing strengths in the areas of Statistics and Data Science. We are particularly interested in candidates with research expertise in statistical methods that incorporate model development integrating subject-matter information, computational-inference techniques, predictive approaches, optimal decision-making, and probabilistic quantification of uncertainty. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain research programs; to teach, mentor, and advise students at the graduate and undergraduate level individually and in the classroom; to contribute significantly to graduate education; and, to perform university and professional service.The Department of Statistics is part of the Baskin School of Engineering and has a stellar reputation for its dynamism and innovation in interdisciplinary research. Our graduate program has a steady throughput of professionals that perform brilliantly in academia, industry, and government, and it currently has about 40 students. Our school has nationally and internationally known researchers in many areas. UC Santa Cruz is a member of the AAU, an association of the top research universities in the US. Our campus is the nearest University of California campus to Silicon Valley and has close research ties with the local computer industry. Nestled in a redwood forest above the city of Santa Cruz, our campus has a long history of embracing groundbreaking interdisciplinary work. Our proximity to Silicon Valley, and our satellite campus there, afford opportunities and avenues for collaboration with researchers working in the many research and development labs in Silicon Valley, as well as with the other San Francisco Bay Area universities.We welcome candidates who understand the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups in higher education, and who have engaged in teaching, research, professional and/or public service contributions that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. These can take a variety of forms such as, but not limited to, effective pedagogical strategies used for the educational advancement of students in underrepresented groups; demonstrated contributions to the advancement of access and equal opportunity in education; and participation in activities that support the recruitment, retention, and success of scholars and students.Position title:
Visiting Assistant ProfessorSalary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experiencePercent time:
Fulltime (100%)Anticipated start:
As soon as possible after initial review of the applications. It is expected that the degree requirement will be completed by December 31, 2021.Position duration:
Initial appointment will be for one year. Reappointment may be considered contingent upon the availability of work and appropriate funding. Appointments made to the Visiting Professor Series are temporary and the total period of consecutive service may not exceed two years (see CAPM 504.230).APPLICATION WINDOWNext review date:
Monday, Oct 18, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.QUALIFICATIONSBasic qualifications (required at time of application)Demonstrated record of research.Demonstrated record of teaching at the college level (experience as a teaching assistant at the college level is a minimum requirement).Additional qualifications (required at time of start)Ph.D. (or an equivalent foreign degree) in statistics, or a closely related field. It is expected that the degree requirement will be completed by December 31, 2021.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.Cover Letter – Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.Statement of Research PlansStatement of Teaching Interests and ExperienceSample PublicationSample Publication (Optional)Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html) before preparing their application.Reference requirements3 letters of reference requiredApplications must include confidential letters of recommendation. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.Apply link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01144Help contact:
acmcpher@ucsc.eduCAMPUS INFORMATIONThe University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
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