Assistant Professor/Early Associate Professor Department of Statistics and Data Science, Cornell University

Two Faculty Positions Available Assistant Professor/Early Associate Professor Department of Statistics and Data Science, Cornell University Positions : Assistant/Early Associate, Tenure- track Location : Ithaca, NY. The academic home for these positions is the Department of Statistics and Data Science, housed on the Ithaca campus of Cornell University These 9-month, full-time tenure-track positions will be hired, one at assistant and one at assistant or early associate rank, in the Department of Statistics and Data Science. A track-record of publishing outstanding peer-reviewed scholarship is expected, as is excellence in and commitment to teaching, translation of knowledge, and advising and mentoring of students. We seek colleagues with an outstanding record demonstrating success and promise across all these areas, and who will be supported by and contribute to a vibrant culture of inclusive excellence at Cornell. The successful candidates will conduct research and teach in the areas of advanced data science, statistical methodology, or statistical theory to advance the mission of the department. Candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses each academic year, as negotiated with the department chair, and should demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, collegiality, and building an inclusive academic environment. Opportunities exist for a faculty member to integrate departmental activities with broader university programs and the profession. Responsibilities: These positions have an effort split of 50% research and 50% teaching. Research (50%) - The successful candidates will develop and maintain an externally funded research program and peer-reviewed publications that apply advanced data science, statistical methodology, or statistical theory to advance the mission of the department. Teaching (50%) - The successful candidates will each be responsible for three courses per academic year, as negotiated with the department chair, at the undergraduate and graduate level. SDS Faculty advise students in the department's undergraduate and Ph.D. programs. Advising postdocs is also encouraged. Qualifications: Successful candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in statistics or a closely aligned field completed by the date of appointment and show promise of or have already developed a national reputation for their statistical methodology, statistical theory, and/or data science research. We seek innovative scholars who will develop a research program connected to university priorities. These are in-person positions. The successful candidates will be expected to relocate within commuting distance of Ithaca, NY. Relocation assistance may be provided. Finalists for this position will be asked to sign an affidavit that they have not been found to have violated employer policies at their previous institution(s). In compliance with New York's Pay Transparency Act Law, the annual base salary range is $90,000 - $135,000 if hired at assistant professor rank; $110,000 - $170,000 if hired at early associate professor rank. These pay ranges represent base pay (for a 9-month appointment). Cornell University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Cornell's regional and global presence includes state-wide Cornell Cooperative Extension programs and offices in all counties and boroughs, global partnerships with institutions and communities engaged in life-changing research and education, the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, and the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City. Pay Range: Refer to Posting Language Pay Ranges: The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience. Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position. Academic Discipline Unique applicable skills. Employment Assistance: Notice to Applicants: EEO Statement: Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "... any person ... any study." No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. [contact details available in the full listing]