Assistant Professor in Statistics – University of Massachusetts Amherst

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, invites applications for a full time tenure-track position in the field of Statistics to begin in Fall 2014. Applicants must present strong evidence of outstanding accomplishments and promise in both research and teaching. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field by the time of appointment. Information about the Department may be found at http://www.math.umass.edu.
The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and service in an increasingly diverse globalized society. Therefore, in holistically assessing many qualifications of each applicant of any race or gender we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degree. The University provides an intellectual environment committed to providing academic excellence and diversity including mentoring programs for faculty. The College and Department are committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body, and the curriculum.
To apply, please submit the following required documents electronically through www.MathJobs.org: A cover letter, an AMS Standard Cover Sheet, a curriculum vitae, a publication list, a description of research, and a statement about teaching interests and experience. The applicant must also have at least four letters of recommendation submitted, of which one must support the applicant’s effectiveness as a teacher. Alternatively, documents may be mailed to: Assistant to the Department Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-9305. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2013; however, the position will remain open until filled.
Questions about the position should be directed to statistics-search@math.umass.edu. For additional information about the application process or to submit a hardcopy application, please email deptassist@math.umass.edu.