Dear All - Appalachian State University is searching for someone to serve as the University Statistical Consultant. This person may come from any field or background as long as they have the requisites spelled out in the ad below. This is a tenure-track position, and the successful candidate would also be housed in the department most appropriate to his/her background. Since many ecologists have strong statistical training and are particularly adept in applied statistics, they would be highly qualified for this position.
Here is the ad: *University Statistical Consultant* Appalachian State University Appalachian State University invites qualified applicants for a 12-month, tenure-track, open-rank position as University Statistical Consultant. The position requires expertise in a diverse array of statistical software, methods and applications in a variety of client disciplines (e.g., biology, education, psychology, business), but the terminal degree of the successful candidate may be in any discipline. The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide statistical consulting for the University community and to conduct workshops on the use of various statistical software packages. Minimum Qualifications: terminal degree in candidates discipline with emphasis in statistical analysis; exceptional oral and written communication skills; knowledge of multiple statistical software packages. Consulting experience, preferably in an academic setting, is required. Founded in 1899, Appalachian State University is one of 16 member institutions of the University of North Carolina system with a total enrollment of over 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students in liberal arts and a variety of applied fields. The campus is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, a region noted for its scenic beauty, and is close to the Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, and several national and state parks. Please visit the Prospective Faculty FAQ page: (http://www.hubbard.appstate.edu/fad/faq/questions.html) for more information about the University and region. Review of completed applications will begin on January 7, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Applications consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information (name, address, telephone, email address) of three professional references should be sent to: Dr. Robert L. Johnson, Search Committee Chair, Research and Graduate Studies, Appalachian State University, 287 Rivers Street, Suite 232 John E. Thomas Building, Boone, NC 28608. Electronic applications accepted only in pdf format at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Questions may be addressed to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or to the Search Committee Chair at (828) 262-2130. Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and maintaining a learning and working environment that is free from discrimination. -- Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor Department of Biology 572 Rivers Street Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] departmental webpage: http://www.biology.appstate.edu/faculty/neufeldhs.htm personal webpage: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/index.html Tel: 828-262-2683 Fax: 828-262-2127
