Lecturer Statistics and Data Science
Lecturer Statistics and Data Science
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The Opportunity:
TheDepartment of Statistics and Data Science in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9month nontenure earning lecturer anticipated to begin August job is a 9month annually renewable position that offers a clear career path with the possibility of promotion based on years of service and performance.
The Department of Statistics and Data Science at UCF is dedicated to highcaliber research at the intersection of statistics machine learning data mining computer science and applied mathematics and to developing the statistical and analytical abilities of students for success in an increasingly datadriven world. The department currently offers a B.S. in statistics a B.S. in data science a B.S. in actuarial science an M.S. in statistics and data science with a track in data science and a Ph.D. in Big Data Analytics with a track in statistics. The Ph.D. program in Big Data Analytics is the first of its kind in Florida and one of only a few programs globally. For more information visit selected candidate will contribute to the Department of Statistics and Data Science mission through teaching undergraduate/graduatelevel courses. The instructional duties and service assignments are in accordance with the departments current equitable workload policy. The successful candidate will be required to teach statistics/data science/actuarial courses as well as contribute to teachingrelated activities and other services associated with the departments undergraduate and graduate related responsibilities include appropriate service in student advising (academic and career) and participating in the academic life of the department/college (e.g. attending faculty meetings graduations assessment of student learning lecturers may have the opportunity to earn additional salary teaching summer classes if funding is successful candidate will be expected to teach in different modalities including facetoface and online. There is no research expectation for this position but research and scholarly activities may be supported.
Additionally we are especially interested in a candidate who can contribute through their teaching and service to the excellence of our academic community and foster an environment in which faculty staff and students of varying backgrounds are welcomed and can thrive.
UCF is one of themost innovative public universities in the nation as named by the U.S. News & World Report. UCF is a leading metropolitan researchintensive university with over 68000 students. In addition to comprehensive traditional benefits UCF offers support for expectant mothers paid parental leave for both parents onsite preschool and professional development and leadership training for all faculty at all career stages.
The College of Sciences (COS) UCFs largest college houses most of the universitys natural computational and social sciences and is home to 10 departments and schools. The college holds 17 patents across five departments and seven departments hold national rankings for best graduate programs. The colleges programs play a key role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve success. For more information visit .
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in statistics (or a closely related field) from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to those with general teaching experience in statistical methods data science and actuarial science courses.
An ability to teach in different modalities (online facetoface etc..
Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website addition to the online application candidates should upload a cover letter a current curriculum vitae and a list with contact information for three 3 professional references.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Mengyu Xu Associate Professor at Mengyu Xu .
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
N/A
Job Close Date:
May 1 2025
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a nextgeneration public research university and Forbesranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off including annual 12month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
Flexible work environment.
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in researchrelated positions UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to researchrelated positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds postdoctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.
Department
College of Sciences (COS) Department of Statistics and Data ScienceWork Schedule
VariesType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
NegotiableEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a Florida public university UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smokefree campus and an EVerify employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
