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Loyola University Chicago Mathematics and Statistics, Assistant Professor in Applied Statistics and Data Science (Two Vacancies), Tenure Track in Chicago, Illinois
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants should submit towww.careers.luc.edu (1) letter of interest; (2) current Curriculum Vitae; (3) statement outlining the applicant’s research agenda; (4) statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (5) statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching, scholarship, and service; and (6) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation. Additionally, applicants must submit all application materials, including letters of recommendation, to https://www.mathjobs.org. At least one of the letters should address teaching qualifications.
Please direct inquiries to:
Dr. Gregory J. Matthews
Chair, Search Committee
gmatthews1@luc.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before December 1 will receive full consideration.
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
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Position Details
Job Title Mathematics and Statistics, Assistant Professor in Applied Statistics and Data Science (Two Vacancies), Tenure Track
Position Title Mathematics and Statistics, Assistant Professor in Applied Statistics and Data Science (Two Vacancies), Tenure Track
Position Number
Job Category University Faculty
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Location Code MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS (02114A)
Department Name MATHEMATICS
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and Responsibilities
Salary Range: $85,000 – $99,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for two appointments as Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2025. The successful candidates will be joining a department with over 40 full-time faculty members and over 200 majors across seven undergraduate programs in mathematics, statistics and data science, and three master’s programs. For more information about the department, please visit its website at https://www.luc.edu/math/.
This search is part of a College-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are reflective of our diverse student body, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education. As a University that is situated in the world-class, multicultural City of Chicago and dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.
This position involves teaching undergraduate- and graduate-level courses to support our programs in statistics and data science. The successful candidate will pursue a strong program of scholarship, actively pursue external funding to support their research, and engage in service at the department level or above.
Qualifications
The candidate must have a PhD in statistics, data science, or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in research and teaching, obtaining external funding, and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
The candidate must have a PhD in statistics, data science, or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in research and teaching, obtaining external funding, and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.
Open Date 10/21/2024
Close Date
Salary Range $85,000 - $99,000
Additional Salary Information
This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit towww.careers.luc.edu (1) letter of interest; (2) current Curriculum Vitae; (3) statement outlining the applicant’s research agenda; (4) statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (5) statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching, scholarship, and service; and (6) names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation. Additionally, applicants must submit all application materials, including letters of recommendation, to https://www.mathjobs.org. At least one of the letters should address teaching qualifications.
Please direct inquiries to:
Dr. Gregory J. Matthews
Chair, Search Committee
gmatthews1@luc.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before December 1 will receive full consideration.
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes (https://www.luc.edu/academics/schools.shtml) —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here (https://www.luc.edu/hr/facultystaffbenefits/) .
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy (https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/) .
Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29504
Job Number 8501269, 8500176
Organizational Location PROVOST
Posting Details
Posting Detail
Number of Vacancies 2
Desired Start Date 08/11/2025
Position End Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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