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Internal Job Number: P08537UF

Description:

The Department of Statistics within the College of Science invites applications for two full-time (1.00 FTE ), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant, or tenured Associate or Full Professor positions.

Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.

This is a full time, 9-month open-rank tenure-track position in the Department of Statistics. The incumbent is expected to contribute to teaching and research in methodological and/or applied statistics and data science. The incumbent will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, develop a research program that includes collaborative cross-disciplinary research as well as independent research, and perform an appropriate balance of service to the university, the department, and their professional discipline. Professorial faculty members are expected to maintain high standards of collegiality, professional integrity, and willingness to accept and cooperate in assignments. The position requires a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, to free inquiry based on evidence, and a tolerance for diverse ideas.

The mission of the Department of Statistics is to contribute to the overall objectives of Oregon State University and the Colleges of Science and Agriculture through excellence in research and education in the statistical sciences and through service to the university community, statistical profession, and society at large.

The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU , supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College embraces instruction and research, in disciplines ranging from the physical to the biological sciences that are based in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. The College of Science is committed to partnering with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow.

OSU has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community. All employees are responsible for helping to maintain and enhance OSU's collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity.

Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process: .

Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):

Typically requires PhD or terminal degree (Masters for some Extension positions and MLS for Library positions), demonstrated ability to teach in a classroom Extension, or other setting, and develop a research program in the academic discipline/unit.

Requirements :

Minimum:

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, EECS , or in a related field and a demonstrated background in Statistics or Data Science by the anticipated starting date.
• Demonstrated ability or significant potential for excellent teaching of graduate and undergraduate courses in Statistics and/or Data Science and a commitment to student success that can benefit the graduate and undergraduate programs at OSU
• Demonstrated ability or significant potential for conducting and disseminating high-quality, independent and collaborative interdisciplinary research in Statistics or Data Science
• Potential for mentoring graduate students in Statistics
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Tolerance for diverse ideas within the academy, including those different from one's own. Commitment to free inquiry based on evidence and criticism.

In addition, to be considered for Associate Professor or Professor:

• Must have a demonstrated track record of performance at the Associate Professor or Professor level, or comparable experience at another accredited institution.

Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

About Oregon State University

Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon's natural wonders. Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state's Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon's leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State's impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension off ... ices, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, State has a presence in every one of Oregon's 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion. Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology. Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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