The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at American University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in statistics beginning September, 2009. A Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, or related statistical field is required. Evidence of teaching excellence and research potential is required. All areas of interest will be considered though candidates with expertise in biostatistics, Bayesian statistics, survey sampling, or financial statistics are strongly encourage to apply. The successful candidate is expected to teach a broad range of statistics courses to undergraduate and graduate students and to collaborate with faculty from various disciplines.

Send letter of interest, CV, teaching statement, research statement, and at least three letters of recommendation, one of which addresses teaching, to:

Statistics Search Committee
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016-8050

The search will continue until the position is filled.

American University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.