Department of Mathematics & Statistics

Opening - Assistant Professor (Statistics)

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics (M&S) at Texas Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning fall 2016. A Ph.D. degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a closely related field at the time of appointment is required. The statistics faculty at M&S has active research groups in a variety of areas, including nonparametrics, reliability, time series, longitudinal and spatial statistics, image and shape analysis, Bayesian statistics, and biostatistics (see http://www.math.ttu.edu/).

The department fosters a spirit of interdisciplinary collaboration across areas of mathematics and statistics as well as with engineering and the physical and biological sciences. M&S seeks candidates who will be engaged in nationally visible scholarship, establish externally-funded research programs, interact with the existing research groups in the department, participate in interdisciplinary collaborations and service, involve graduate students in their research, and show excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The targeted field of hiring for the position will be statistics. Preference will be given to candidates with active research interests in mathematical statistics/probability theory/stochastic processes, spatial statistics, or statistical genetics. However, strong candidates in other areas of statistics that will complement existing faculty interests are also encouraged to apply and will be given serious consideration. Candidates with very strong records of research productivity who will bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech will be considered for associate or full professor ranks.

Applicants should apply at http://www.texastech.edu/careers/ using Requisition 5154BR. Applicants should submit a letter of application along with a completed AMS standard cover sheet, current CV, and research and teaching statements. Questions about the position can be directed to Alex Trindade, Hiring Committee Chair, at math.hiring@ttu.edu. At least three (3) letters of reference should be sent to:

Misty Rangel, Unit Coordinator
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409-1042

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2016. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with those received prior to January 15, 2016, assured full consideration.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.