Teaching/Clinical Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Instructor - Department of Statistics at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Multiple Positions for Teaching/Clinical Assistant Professors, Lecturers & Instructors




Department of Statistics




University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign



The Department of Statistics in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications to fill multiple specialized faculty positions (100% appointment for 9 months), that support our growing statistics, statistics & computer science, and data science programs on campus. All areas of teaching expertise will be considered, but areas of priority include introductory statistics, data science, machine learning, data and software engineering, or statistical applications involving big data.


The department will consider applications for the following positions: Teaching Assistant Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Instructor.


• Teaching-track Professors typically teach 2 courses per semester, while also contributing research and service in the areas of curriculum and instruction.


• Clinical-track Professors typically teach 2 courses per semester, while also contributing research and service that reflect their domain expertise.


• Lecturers and Instructors for this position will be responsible for coordinating and teaching Data Science labs..


These are career-oriented positions with clear tracks for promotion and professional development. Applicants for Instructor must have an Master's degree by time of appointment, and applicants for Lecturer and Teaching/Clinical Assistant Professor must have a PhD by the time of appointment. These degrees should be in statistics or a related field (e.g., biostatistics, computer science, data science, engineering, math education, operations research). Candidates should have experience or demonstrate ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level, and potentially at the graduate level. Candidates for the Instructor and Lecturer positions will need to have a strong knowledge of Python. The anticipated starting date is August 16, 2025.


Application procedures : To apply for this position, please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your required documents, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement (teaching and clinical positions only), inclusive excellence statement, and course evaluations (optional). The inclusive excellence statement should explain your contributions to inclusive excellence in the areas of service, teaching, research/creativity, and should include specific examples of your activities, including a discussion of the outcomes of activities engaged in and how this influences future planning. In addition to the material above, we strongly encourage candidates to submit sample syllabi, assignments, and other teaching materials that provide evidence of the quality of their instruction, a record of teaching evaluations through ICES or the equivalent of another institution, and (for teaching and clinical positions only) copies of scholarly works completed (e.g., articles, conference papers). An email request for contact information for three professional references will be sent to you 1-2 business days after your application is submitted. Once the contact information for the references is uploaded into the system, their letters will be invited. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by January 3, 2025. Interviews may take place and offers may be made before the closing date, but all applications received by the closing date will receive full consideration.


For further information, contact us at stat-search@illinois.edu or 217-333-2167.


The budgeted amount for Instructor: $70,000 - $80,000, Lecturer $80,000 - $90,000, Teaching/Clinical Asst Prof: $90,000 - $100,000.


The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .


Requisition ID: 1026925
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu