Department of Statistics
Lecturer Position
The Department of Statistics at the University of Georgia invites applications for a position as Lecturer, to begin
on August 15, 2014 or in January, 2015, with the former start date preferred. The rank of Lecturer requires a
Ph.D. degree in statistics, or a closely related field. The person in this position is expected to teach both
undergraduate and lower level graduate courses, spanning a wide range of topics. Interest in designing and
teaching courses in an online environment is desirable. Scholarly credentials must reflect a strong commitment to
teaching, and teaching experience is preferred. Like all faculty members, the person hired is expected to be
engaged in departmental activities.
To apply for the position, candidates should visit http://recruitment.franklin.uga.edu/statistics and provide all of
the requested information, including contact information for three references. At this site, candidates should also
upload a single PDF file consisting of an application letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement that addresses
teaching philosophy and that highlights experience and passion for teaching, and a copy of the applicant’s
graduate school transcript. Upon receipt of the application, references will be asked to submit letters of
recommendation at the same website. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, and those
received by July 18, 2014, are assured of full consideration.
The Department currently has 26 faculty members, of whom 6 are non-tenure track. Research interests span a
wide spectrum, including statistics education. In addition to courses in support of the Department’s degree
programs (BS, MS and PhD), the Department offers various undergraduate and graduate level service courses.
For more information about the Department and the University, please go to http://www.stat.uga.edu. More
information about the courses that the Department teaches can be found at
http://www.bulletin.uga.edu/CoursesHome.aspx?Prefix=STAT.
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to
increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and to sustaining a work and learning environment that is
inclusive. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability, or protected veteran status.
204 Statistics Building ● Athens, Georgia 30602-1952 ● Telephone (706) 542-5232
Fax (706) 542-3391 ● electronic address: dept@stat.uga.edu
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution