What are the responsibilities and job description for the Statistics - Visiting Scholar (no salary) position at Brigham Young University?
Job Summary
Job Title: Statistics - Visiting Scholar (no salary)
Posting Close Date: April 14, 2025 at 12:00am (MDT)
*NOTE: The last day to apply is Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Position Start Date: 9/1/2025
Required Degree: PhD in Statistics or related field.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
- Proven track record of research in statistical methodologies, data analysis, or applied statistics.
- Previous experience teaching at the university level, preferably in statistics or related subjects.
Duties/Expectations:
- Participate in collaborative research projects, contributing to the department's research goals.
- As needed, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in statistics, including developing course materials and assessments.
- As needed, guide and mentor students, including supervising research projects and theses.
- We invite applications for a Visiting Scholar position to collaborate with our faculty and actively engage in our dynamic research environment.
- The ideal candidate will contribute to ongoing projects, foster research connections, and enrich the academic exchange within our department.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
Documents required at the time of application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.
Refer to the Job Description for any additional required documents.
BYU Mission Alignment
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. It is anticipated that BYU faculty members will: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).
E mployment Requirements
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
Equal Opportunity
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
