Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Statistics and Data Science, Department of Mathematics
Rowan University · Glassboro, NJ · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time
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Key info:
- Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Statistics and Data Science, 10-month, appointment start Sept 1, 2027.
- Department of Mathematics at Rowan University.
- Interested in candidates who will develop a research program in statistics and data science applied to health and life sciences, including biostatistics, epidemiology, statistical genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, health informatics, and AI methods applied to biomedical data. Must have clearly defined application domain in health and life sciences.
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related field required; postdoctoral experience expected.
- Preference for candidates with track record/potential to establish and sustain strong research program with health-related applications.
- Anticipate hiring at Assistant Professor level, but outstanding candidates may be considered at Associate or Full Professor.
- Expected to develop and maintain active, highly visible, extramurally funded research program with outstanding scholarship, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, contribute to service endeavors in Department, College, University.
- Opportunities for research collaboration exist within Department, with Rowan’s two medical schools (CMSRU and SOM), Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, health-related research centers and clinical partners.
- Department of Mathematics is one of six departments in College of Science & Mathematics, also home to School of Earth & Environment. Dynamic rapidly growing unit offering undergrad and grad degrees: B.A., B.S., M.A. in Mathematics, as well as B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Data Science (jointly with Computer Science). Contribute to multiple degree programs across campus, serve nearly 6,000 students each year.
- Faculty lead active externally funded research programs, build partnerships with industry, collaborate broadly across disciplines.
- Department maintains strong ties with medical schools, veterinary school, regional health partners, creating opportunities for collaborative research in health and life sciences.
- Application materials: cover letter, current detailed CV, statement of research interests (including future research goals), statement of teaching philosophy (including commitment to inclusive teaching and mentoring practices), graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review), names and contact info for at least three references; confidential letters will be requested if application moved forward.
- Review of applications will commence on November 1, 2026 and continue until suitable candidates have been identified.
- Applicants will need to submit materials via online application system at https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/listing/.
- Benefit information: For eligible employees, benefits include comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents). For more detailed info, visit https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/
- Salary: In compliance with NJ Pay Transparency Act, annual base salary range: Assistant Professor: AFT: Range 22-25; Associate Professor: AFT: Range 26-29; Full Professor: AFT: Range 30-33; placement within range determined by qualifications, experience, internal equity, other factors. Appropriate start-up packages may be available. Link to view ranges: https://www.cnjscl.org/Library/CNJSCL_FT-PT_2023-2027_Salary_Charts-Approved.pdf
- All positions contingent upon budget appropriations.
- Questions directed to Dr. Umashanger Thayasivam, Head of Department of Mathematics, at (thayasivam@rowan.edu).
- Additional description about Rowan University: top 100 national public research institution, offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to >25,000 students. Fastest-growing public research institution in Northeast and among country’s top 10 fastest-growing, offers thriving multidisciplinary environment with strong emphasis on practical research in health care, engineering, science and business, while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. Nationally recognized for innovation, high-quality, affordable education and public-private partnerships, Rowan is one of two universities in US to offer M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degree programs. For more info click here.
We need to produce sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide which sections have real specific content.
- About the role: Could include description of position, appointment start, department, focus, collaboration opportunities, etc. That seems appropriate.
- Responsibilities: Teaching, research, service, develop extramurally funded research program, teach undergrad/grad, contribute to service endeavors. Also maybe develop research program in health/life sciences. So we can list responsibilities.
- Requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related field required; postdoctoral experience expected. Also maybe need to have defined application domain in health/life sciences. Also maybe need to have track record/potential to establish strong research program. Those could be qualifications.
- Qualifications: Could include preferred qualifications: track record/potential to establish strong research program with health-related applications, ability to teach, etc. Also maybe experience with extramural funding.
- Skills: Could include research skills in statistics/data science applied to health/life sciences, teaching skills, mentoring, grant writing, collaboration.
- Benefits: We have specific benefit info: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, dependents (undergrad only for spouse/dependents). So we can include Benefits section.
- Pay: Salary ranges given. So include Pay section.
- Schedule: The position is 10-month tenure-track, appointment start Sept 1, 2027. So schedule: 10-month academic year. Could include that.
We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". We have actual specifics.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So no heading for "Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Statistics and Data Science". We'll start with sections.
We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; we can drop them.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, scam warning, etc. We'll omit.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can reorganize into sections. Must not lose any info.
Let's list all substantive info bits:
- Position: Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Statistics and Data Science (10-month)
- Appointment start: September 1, 2027
- Department: Mathematics, Rowan University
- Focus: develop research program in statistics and data science applied to health and life sciences, including biostatistics, epidemiology, statistical genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, health informatics, AI methods applied to biomedical data. Must have clearly defined application domain in health and life sciences.
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related field required.
- Postdoctoral experience expected.
- Preference for candidates with track record and/or potential to establish and sustain a strong research program with health-related applications.
- Anticipated hire level: Assistant Professor; outstanding candidates may be considered at Associate or Full Professor.
- Expected duties: develop and maintain active, highly visible, extramurally funded research program with outstanding scholarship; teach at undergraduate and graduate levels; contribute to service endeavors in Department, College, University.
- Collaboration opportunities: within Department, with Rowan’s two medical schools (CMSRU and SOM), Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, health-related research centers and clinical partners.
- Department context: part of College of Science & Mathematics (six departments), also home to School of Earth & Environment. Offers B.A., B.S., M.A. in Mathematics; B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Data Science (jointly with Computer Science). Contribute to multiple degree programs across campus; serve nearly 6,000 students each year.
- Faculty lead active externally funded research programs, build partnerships with industry, collaborate broadly across disciplines.
- Department maintains strong ties with Rowan’s two medical schools, Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, regional health partners, creating exceptional opportunities for collaborative research in health and life sciences.
- Application materials: cover letter, current detailed CV, statement of research interests (including future research goals), statement of teaching philosophy (including commitment to inclusive teaching and mentoring practices), graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review), names and contact information for at least three references; confidential letters will be requested if application moved forward.
- Review timeline: commence November 1, 2026; continue until suitable candidates identified.
- Submission: via online application system at https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/listing/.
- Benefits: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits; extensive accrued time off/paid holidays; tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro (undergrad only for spouse/dependents). More info: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/
- Salary: Assistant Professor: AFT Range 22-25; Associate Professor: AFT Range 26-29; Full Professor: AFT Range 30-33; placement within range determined by qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, other factors. Appropriate start-up packages may be available. Link: https://www.cnjscl.org/Library/CNJSCL_FT-PT_2023-2027_Salary_Charts-Approved.pdf
- Contingent upon budget appropriations.
- Questions to Dr. Umashanger Thayasivam, Head of Department of Mathematics, at thayasivam@rowan.edu.
- Rowan University description: top 100 national public research institution; offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to >25,000 students; fastest-growing public research institution in Northeast and among country’s top 10 fastest-growing; thriving multidisciplinary environment with strong emphasis on practical research in health care, engineering, science and business; ensures excellence in undergraduate education; nationally recognized for innovation, high-quality, affordable education and public-private partnerships; one of two universities in US to offer M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degree programs. More info link: "click here" (but we can omit as it's generic). Might be considered boilerplate? It's substantive about university. Could include in About the role or a separate section? There's no specific heading for "About the university". Could include in About the role as context.
We need to avoid duplication. We'll produce sections:
About the role
... description of position, start date, department, focus, collaboration opportunities, university context.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an active, highly visible, extramurally funded research program with outstanding scholarship.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics and data science.
- Contribute to service endeavors within the Department, College, and University.
- Engage in collaborative research with the Department, Rowan’s medical schools (CMSRU and SOM), Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, health‑related research centers, and clinical partners.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or a related field.
- Postdoctoral experience is expected.
- Demonstrated ability to develop a research program with a clearly defined application domain in health and life sciences (e.g., biostatistics, epidemiology, statistical genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, health