Dear Colleagues, Willamette University is seeking to hire an applied statistician as a three-year visiting assistant professor. Applications are welcome from candidates working in any area of applied statistics; the home department of the successful candidate will be determined based on her area of expertise. Applicants working in bioinformatics, biostatistic, computational and systems biology, ecological statistics, physiology, and statistical genetics are particularly encouraged to apply.
The candidate will be expected to teach introductory statistics and courses in the candidate's area of expertise, as well as serving as a statistical consultant in the QUAD (Quantitative Analysis and Design) Center. The full official job announcement is below, following my signature line. Note that review of applications will begin soon (March 15th). Christopher Irwin Smith Assistant Professor Department of Biology Willamette University Salem, OR 97301 ph: 503-370-6181 fax: 503-375-5425 Lab Website: http://www.willamette.edu/~csmith/ChrisSmith.htm Official Announcement: https://jobs.willamette.edu/postings/685 Position Summary Willamette University seeks to hire for a position at the Visiting Assistant Professor level that jointly emphasizes applied statistics and a disciplinary specialty within its undergraduate College of Liberal Arts. The home department will be determined by the specialty of the successful candidate; likely departments include Biology, Economics, Exercise Science, Mathematics, Politics, Psychology, and Sociology. Position to start Fall 2013. The position, renewable for up to 3 years, carries an annual 6-course teaching assignment in the form of a) at least two sections per year of a general, introductory statistics offering, b) other courses to be determined based on the needs of the College and the expertise of the person hired, and c) a one-course-equivalent assignment to the Quantitative Analysis & Design Center (QUAD) to serve as a staff training mentor and consultant for thesis projects, student/faculty collaborative research, and other specialty needs of the center. Academic specialty is open; preferred qualifications include a breadth of statistical training that allows the candidate to serve as a consultant to advanced undergraduates and faculty across a range of disciplines, research projects, study designs, and data types. This position is eligible for medical and dental benefits, and elective salary deferral into the university retirement plan. Additional Information/About the Department Willamette University, founded in 1842, is the oldest institution of higher education in the Far West. Willamette University is a selective residential liberal arts college in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Situated in Oregon’s capital city, Willamette includes the College of Liberal Arts (approximately 2000 students), and graduate programs in Education, Law, and Management. The academic year is divided into two semesters, beginning in late August and ending in May. The academic undergraduate profile is competitive, with a GPA of 3.84 and average composite SAT scores of 1260. Willamette students are recipients of prestigious national awards annually, such as NSF, Watson, Truman, Fulbright and Goldwater fellowships. The university is committed to living out its motto “Not unto ourselves alone are we born” by incorporating the principles of sustainability, social justice, and action. Salem is located in the center of the picturesque Willamette Valley, approximately an hour’s drive from the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and the cities of Portland and Eugene. For more information about Willamette, visit our website at www.willamette.edu. Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, Willamette is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Required Qualifications Academic specialty is open. Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered. Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications include a breadth of statistical training that allows the candidate to serve as a consultant to advanced undergraduates and faculty across a range of disciplines, research projects, study designs, and data types. Special Instructions Thank you for considering an academic position within Willamette University (WU). Please note that you will need to create an account in order to apply, if this is your first time applying online with WU. The following materials will need to be uploaded as part of your online application: • Cover letter of interest • Curriculum vitae • Statement of teaching philosophy and interests • Statement of research interests • Brief summary of the candidate’s statistics background (e.g., specific graduate courses, workshops/institutes, instructor or consulting/analyst experiences) • Three letters of reference** **As part of the online application, please include three references and notify them that they will be contacted electronically. The email from Human Resources will include a link where they will be able to submit a letter of recommendation/reference on your behalf. Please note letters will only be accessible to the search committee. Please note the maximum size of a document is 9MB. Application deadline: Review of applications begins March 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact James Friedrich, QUAD Center Director, at [email protected] If you need assistance with the application process, please contact Linda Flamenco, [email protected] or 503.370.6210.
