Description:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at North Carolina A&T State University, College of Science and Technology, invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in Statistics. The appointment is expected to be at the assistant or associate professor level but an appointment at the full professor level may be considered for exceptionally qualified applicants. The Department encourages persons from all areas of statistics to apply but is particularly interested in areas of statistical deep learning, scientific machine learning, image and textual mining, computational statistics, or high-performance analytics. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics seeks candidates to join a growing Department with interactive faculty.

The successful applicant for the position will be expected to show commitment to teaching excellence. She/he is expected to engage in culturally responsive teaching, teach statistics and data science courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, develop courses and curricula, direct students in research, and provide service to the University and community.

The ideal candidate will develop and maintain a vigorous research program in statistics and data science, publish articles in peer-reviewed journals, secure extramural funding, and direct the research activities of PhD and MS students in statistics, data science & analytics and related areas. Mentoring undergraduate students is also expected. A candidate whose teaching and research efforts promote the mission of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the strategic vision of the College of Science and Technology as well as the University is highly desired. Collaboration with colleagues from the mathematics, sciences and technology areas is encouraged.

North Carolina A&T State University and the College of Science and Technology are committed to expanding diversity and enhancing inclusion by promoting and cultivating a rich exchange of ideas and broad cultural awareness. The selected candidate is expected to foster understanding, appreciation, respect and values that embrace diversity and inclusivity on campus and in the broader community.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

North Carolina A & T State University is a public, doctoral/research and 1890 land-grant university that enrolls over 13,500 students. The College of Science and Technology enrolls 2,184 students. It is a national leader that serves and engages the citizens of the state of North Carolina, the nation, and the world through preeminence in science and technology education, research, discovery, and innovation. The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and the Ph.D. Program of Applied Science Technology. The College is experiencing substantial growth in enrollment, faculty size, curricula, and research. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is an academic unit within the College of Science and Technology, seeking to provide undergraduate and graduate students with an inviting environment that inspires them to become leaders in their fields and areas of expertise. The Department of Mathematics & Statistics offers degree programs in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics Secondary Education at the B.S. level, Applied Mathematics, and Data Analytics at the M.S. level, and a doctoral concentration in Data Science and Analytics within the multidisciplinary PhD program in Applied Science and Technology. The Department also offers two minor programs in Applied Mathematics and Mathematics Secondary Education, and an undergraduate certificate program in Data Science and Analytics, and is a major contributor to an online graduate certificate program in Data Analytics offered by the Graduate College.

Requirements:

Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics or Data Science, experience and track record indicating excellent potential to conduct research and advise students, and ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department.

Preferred:

Preference given to those whose research expertise and interests whose research expertise and interests lie in the areas of statistical deep learning, scientific machine learning, image and textual mining, computational statistics, or high-performance analytics..

For the position of assistant professor, applicants must show strong research potential and commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and student success. Research productivity beyond the doctoral dissertation is expected. Postdoctoral research experience or equivalent industrial experience and strong statistical data analysis and programming skills are desirable. University teaching experience is a plus.

For an associate or full professorship, applicants should show evidence of excellence in teaching, learning and student success, and have an established research reputation, including success in securing extramural funding, record of publications and supervision of graduate students.

Special Instructions:

1. You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.

2. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.

3. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.

4. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

5. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits

• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

• Campus Recreation Center Discount

• University Bookstore Discount

• and more