Professor of Statistics (RISE-AI)

Job Summary

The highly ranked Department of Statistics is seeking excellent candidates for a tenured faculty position in the area of statistics. In this position, the incumbent is expected to engage in research related to scientific problems with substantial importance in science and/or society. The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to a fair environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate statistics courses
• Mentor students
• Conduct scholarly research
• Publish results in academic journals in statistics, data science, and closely related fields and present them at national and international meetings
• Participate in professional and university service and outreach

Department

College of Letters and Science, Department of Statistics

Compensation

Negotiable – 9 months / ongoing / renewable

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence or demonstrated potential for excellence in statistical research, very broadly defined.
• Interest and ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability to interact with an interdisciplinary and collaborative intellectual community.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering teaching, learning, departmental, and a research environment where all can thrive.

Education

PhD in Statistics or similar by appointment start date

How to Apply

Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under Job Requisition JR10005191. Applications must be received through UW- Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. The application should include the following 4 documents: a letter of application, which should address the applicant's suitability for the RISE-AI initiative and research experience related to scientific problems with substantial importance in science and/or society, a detailed resume/CV and a copy of university transcripts, a teaching and mentoring statement, a research statement that includes a summary of dissertation and publications. Applicants who move forward in the process will receive an email requesting the names and contact information for three references; each reference will receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference. At least one of the letters should address the applicant's effectiveness as a teacher.

Contact Information

Matthias Katzfuss
Phone: 608-263-8531
Email: mkatzfuss@wisc.edu