Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science - University of Indianapolis

Job Description

The department of Mathematical Sciences seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in Mathematical Sciences. The department seeks candidates with expertise to teach Statistics for undergraduate Mathematics and Data Science majors, as well as a graduate level Applied Statistics course.
Undergraduate statistics courses would also support general education requirements for a variety of majors, as well as students pursuing a statistics or sports analytics interdisciplinary minor.

Successful candidates will have a passion for teaching and supporting the success of students from diverse backgrounds, as well as potential for continuing scholarship in their discipline. Candidates would teach a wide variety of undergraduate statistics courses including Elementary Statistics, Introduction to R, Applied Statistical Methods, a two-semester sequence in Probability and Statistics, and Statistical Learning. Core mathematics courses such as calculus, differential equations and linear algebra could also be taught. As our Data Science program works closely with the Computer Science program housed in the R.B. Annis School of Engineering, there are also opportunities to co-teach courses like Big Data Mining.

In addition to teaching and scholarship, University-level service is required after the first year of service; departmental service is encouraged starting the first year.

This is a full-time, tenure-track appointment with a 10-month teaching contract for 24-credit load hours a year.

Responsibilities

• Teaches undergraduate courses for majors and non-majors
• Creates an inclusive educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability
• Participates in ongoing scholarly activity
• Participates in student mentoring/support, outreach initiatives, and other activities related to the college experience
• Participates in service to the department and the University

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Computational Mathematics, or related field
• Commitment to excellence in teaching is required
• Teaching Experience at the undergraduate level is preferred

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.   

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.   

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
 

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.