TENURE-TRACK PROFESSOR, OPEN RANK DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE 9-month position CORNELL UNIVERSITY Ithaca, New York
Cornell University invites nominations and applications for the
position of assistant, associate or full professor in the Department of
Statistics and Data Science (stat.cornell.edu). The department
has a strong tradition of theoretical and interdisciplinary research and teaching
that takes advantage
of Cornell University's extensive and diverse academic community. The department
itself is an interdisciplinary partnership that includes the College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College
of Computing
and Information Science, and the School of Industrial and Labor Relations
(ILR). Specializations ranging from mathematical statistics,
computational statistics and machine learning to the development of statistical
methods for astrophysics, ecology, economics, epidemiology, financial modeling,
genomics, high dimensional data, imaging, neurobiology, medicine, and public
health.
The tenure-track position will be hired at an open rank in
the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The position is 50% research and
50% teaching. Applicants should have a recognized research program in one or
more of the following areas: statistical methodology, statistical theory, or
data science. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a commitment to
undergraduate and graduate education, and a commitment to collaboration,
collegiality and building an inclusive academic environment. A PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or related field is
required.
The Department of
Statistics and Data Science is integral to several of Cornell University’s
Radical Collaborative Initiatives including Data Science, Sustainability, Digital
Agriculture, Genome Biology, and Infection Biology. Opportunities exist for a
faculty member to integrate departmental activities with broader university
programs and the profession by substantially growing the department’s
visibility and stature.
Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York, a city of
about 35,000 people in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Both Cornell
University and the City of Ithaca offer a wide range of cultural and outdoor
activities, with the pleasures of both city and country close at hand. Ithaca
is Gorges!
Confidential review
of applications will begin in March, 2023 and continue until the position is
filled. For consideration, a curriculum vitae, a letter of interest including
career goals, a statement of research and funding aims, a statement of teaching
and mentoring philosophy, and a statement
of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion
should be submitted. Contact
information for references is requested, but will only be used, with permission
from finalists.
Nominations, inquiries, and expressions of
interest should be submitted confidentially to the search committee chair, Giles
Hooker <gjh27@cornell.edu>. Interested applicants
should apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24307
Who We Are: The College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and
home to Cornell University’s second largest population of students, faculty,
and staff. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time
through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we
probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and
human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical,
and economic well-being.
Cornell University embraces
diversity in all its forms and a place where intercultural skills are developed and used
everywhere. We recognize that diversity in backgrounds and experiences bring
great value to education, discovery, creativity, and engagement. We are an employer and educator
recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with
Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for
Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is
an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and
staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas
to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.
Cornell actively seeks to meet the needs of
dual-career couples with its Dual Career program and
membership in the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, that assists with dual career
searches. Cornell and Geneva are family-friendly communities: Cornell offers a
rich array of services, programs, and benefits to help employees advance in
their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including employee
wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave, and
flexible work options. For more details, see: Family Life Resources for Faculty.
Employment Assistance:
For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at equity@cornell.edu. Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing mycareer@cornell.edu. Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant. EEO Statement: Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
Pay Ranges: The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
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