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West Virginia University (WVU) is a state-supported, land-grant University of over 29,000 students. WVU offers 191 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degree programs. WVU is a Research-High Activity university located approximately 1 hour south of Pittsburgh and 3 hours west of the Washington/Baltimore area and was recently named one of the top 20 places to work in academia by the Scientist magazine. Morgantown has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the U.S. There are extensive recreational opportunities, affordable housing, and a supportive environment to develop a visible and productive career. The WVU Research Corporation provides evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff, and students of the University, driving knowledge-based economic development and advancing technology transfer and commercialization of these inventions. Department resources include UNIX servers for teaching and research, three computer teaching labs housing approximately 85 computers, and a statistical learning center. West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. Minority, disabled, and women candidates are urged to apply.
Position Title:
Teaching Assistant Professor
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Department of Statistics at West Virginia University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor (TAP) position starting August 16, 2013. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Math Education, or a related field. This position is a nine-month appointment and includes full benefits. There is potential for summer teaching at additional compensation. Teaching Assistant Professors at WVU are eligible for promotion; however, promotion to senior ranks is not a requirement for institutional commitment and career stability in a Teaching faculty appointment. Appointments are renewable term appointments, with provision for up to three-year renewable terms for successful Teaching faculty. There is no maximum number of terms.
Position Qualifications:
Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching introductory statistics courses at the undergraduate level is required. Evidence of excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills is required. The teaching assignment is four courses or equivalent each semester. There is no traditional research assignment. Teaching faculty are expected to present evidence of ongoing engagement in assessment-based advancement of instructional processes. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to develop pedagogical methods for teaching introductory statistics, including the use of web-based technologies, and for building assessment models of student learning with potential of leading to advancements in instructional processes. Evidence of ability to develop and write grants relating to statistical education is an asset.
Salary Range:
TBD.
Benefits:
Full benefits.
Web Site:
http://www.stat.wvu.edu
Application Address:
To apply, please send your application letter with statements about your teaching philosophy and experience as it relates to statistical education, your CV, and arrange to have at least three letters of reference directly sent to: TAP Search Committee Department of Statistics P.O. Box 6330 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6330 Electronic submissions to stat@stat.wvu.edu are welcome with TAP Position in the title. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 18, 2013; review will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the Statistics Department, please visit http://www.stat.wvu.edu.
Contact Email: stat@stat.wvu.edu
Application Deadline:
01/18/12
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