Posting Detail Information

Working TitleAssistant Professor

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202400279F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$98,000 - $103,000

Employee Benefits

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The department currently comprises 19 faculty and over 100 graduate students in our MS, MAS , and PhD graduate programs, and has a network of faculty affiliates at nearby research agencies (National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others). Our faculty members have a wide range of expertise and are involved in various interdisciplinary graduate training and research activities. Internal and external consulting activities of the department are supported through the Graybill Statistics and Data Science Laboratory. Further information about the department is available on our webpagehttp://statistics.colostate.edu/.

Tenure/Tenure Track?Yes

% Research40

% Teaching50

% Service10

% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/15/2024

Number of Vacancies1

Desired Start Date08/16/2025

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Department of Statistics at Colorado State University ( CSU ) invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The department is looking to grow its expertise in the development of cutting edge statistical methodology and theory, data science, computation, and high dimensional statistics. However, the focus of the search is broad and we welcome excellent candidates in all areas of Statistics.

Duties will commence August 2025. A doctoral degree in statistics, or a closely related field is a minimum requirement. A commitment to high–quality research in statistics, and excellence in teaching is expected.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in statistics or a closely related field.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to high quality research in statistics

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring

• Demonstrated expertise in the development of cutting edge statistical methodology and theory, including but not limited to areas such as data science, computation, and high dimensional statistics

• Capacity to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion as shown in the candidates DEI statement

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration,applications should be received by 11:59 pm (Mountain Time) on or before October 15, 2024,however applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, detailed CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research philosophy, a one-page statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion, three letters of reference, and graduate transcripts (unofficial). Letters of reference will be requested immediately upon submission of an application. Please inform your references that letters should be submitted byOctober 22, 2024, to ensure full consideration. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Under “statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion” please upload a one-page personal statement on your contribution and commitment to diversity and inclusion, which will help us identify candidates who have the professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that advance our campus diversity and equity goals. Contributions can take a variety of forms including your research, mentorship, teaching or outreach experiences and efforts.

Application materials of semi-finalist candidates, including letters of recommendation, will be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of Statistics.Mail-in applications and/or letters of recommendation cannot be accepted.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Diversity Statement

Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

Search ContactDan Cooley, daniel.cooley@colostate.edu

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryTeaching and Advising

Duty/Responsibility

• Provide intellectual leadership and excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Advise PhD students in Statistics.

Percentage Of Time50

Job Duty CategoryResearch

Duty/Responsibility

• Conduct nationally and internationally recognized research in statistics.

• Publish in top statistics journals.

• Submit proposals for external funding, receive awards, provide required reports on all funded awards.

• Disseminate research outcomes through participation in conferences and meetings.

Percentage Of Time40

Job Duty CategoryService

Duty/Responsibility

• Serve on department, college and university level committees.

• Serve the academic community through membership of editorial boards of respected journals.

• Contribute to university outreach where appropriate.

Percentage Of Time10

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Teaching Interests

• Statement of Research Interests

• Statement of Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents