Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Statistics and Data Science

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Statistics and Data Science

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Titles:

  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate/Full Professor

Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-202… For Assistant Level: The current base salary range for this position is $74,600–$97,200. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. For Associate/Full Level: The current base salary range for this position is $92,500–$116,600/$108,300-197,100. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Anticipated start: July 1, 2024

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: October 3, 2023

Next review date: Monday, Nov 20, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Nov 20, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Statistics, in the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) at the University of California, Berkeley, currently seeks applicants with outstanding records in Statistics and Data Science for a position at the assistant, associate, or (full) professor rank. We are broadly interested in candidates working across all areas of statistics, their applications (such as to the biological, medical, physical, and social sciences), and adjacent areas (such as machine learning and data sciences).

Successful candidates for a position at the assistant professor rank are expected to have demonstrated research potential. Serious consideration will be given to the candidate’s potential for success in mentoring PhD students, record in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, potential for effective leadership, and professional service, including service promoting access and diversity in higher education and the academic profession.

Successful candidates for a position at the associate or (full) professor rank will preferably hold a tenured (or equivalent) faculty position at another institution. Associate or full professor applicants are expected to have an established research record. Serious consideration will be given to the candidate’s experience in mentoring PhD students, record in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, evidence of effective leadership, and professional service, including service promoting access to and diversity in higher education and the academic profession. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

The Berkeley Statistics Department is consistently ranked as a top program in Statistics nationally. Since the inception of the Department in 1955, graduates and faculty of Berkeley have shaped the foundations and applications of Statistics. Past faculty in the Berkeley Statistics Department include such luminaries as David Blackwell, Leo Breiman, David Freedman, Lucien Le Cam, Erich Lehmann, and Jerzy Neyman. The Department currently has over 36 active research faculty, many of whom hold national and international awards, distinction, etc. The department is equally proud of our interdisciplinary and collaborative nature, with many faculty and students collaborating across fields such as medicine, public health, the social sciences, and computer science.

The Department of Statistics, CDSS, and UC Berkeley use inclusive hiring practices. We encourage potential candidates to see their career accomplishments holistically, as we do, and to make the decision to apply even if they do not see their experience as conforming strictly to each of the preferred qualifications in this job description. We value inclusion and welcome collaboration. All departments on the Berkeley campus value diversity, equity, and inclusion as exemplified by the following principles of community:

  • We recognize the intrinsic relationship between diversity and excellence in all our endeavors.
  • We embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our obligation and goal.

The Department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. Consistent with this commitment, UC Berkeley requires all applicants for Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload an Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, applicants will only be subject to reference checks if and when they are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. More information is available here: https://ofew.berkeley.edu/attestation-prior-misconduct

Department: https://statistics.berkeley.edu/

Division: https://data.berkeley.edu/

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Basic Qualifications (required at the time of application) - PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in PhD (or equivalent international degree generating program) at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications
The successful candidate for an assistant professor position will preferably finish their PhD or equivalent degree no later than one year after the expected starting date of the appointment.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS BY LEVEL

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Position title: Assistant Professor

Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: Current or recent PhD candidate or graduate; current or recent postdoc; current assistant professor (including those who are “senior” assistant professors near tenure); position equivalent to assistant professor (ie., at an international university). Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Research
  • Statement of Teaching
  • Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.
  • Publication 1 (or preprint or thesis draft) (Optional)
  • Publication 2 (or preprint or thesis draft) (Optional)
  • Publication 3 (or preprint or thesis draft) (Optional)
  • Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.

Reference requirements
3-5 letters of reference required
Applicants at the assistant professor level must provide three letters of recommendation that speak to their record and/or potential for excellence in research, teaching, mentoring, service, and contributions to diversity and inclusion. It is preferred that all letters of recommendation be uploaded by referees by the final application date (November 20, 2023).

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04079

ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR

Position title: Associate/Full Professor

Individuals should submit their application at this level if they meet one of the following conditions: Current tenured professor; position equivalent to tenured professor (ie., at an international university). Please note that this level determination is only for application review purposes, not the ultimate appointment level of the finalist.

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Research - Statement of Research is optional at the time of application for associate/full level applicants. Statement of Research will be required only for the finalists and the department will notify the applicant for the statement at that time if it was not submitted at the time of application.
  • Statement of Teaching - Statement of Teaching is optional at the time of application for associate/full level applicants. Statement of Teaching will be required only for the finalists and the department will notify the applicant for the statement at that time if it was not submitted at the time of application.
  • Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines. Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is optional at the time of application for associate/full level applicants. Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be required only for the finalists and the Department will notify the applicant for the statement at that time if it was not submitted at the time of application.
  • Publication 1 (or preprint or thesis draft) (Optional)
  • Publication 2 (or preprint or thesis draft) (Optional)
  • Publication 3 (or preprint or thesis draft) (Optional)
  • Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.

Reference requirements

  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants at the associate and full professor level must include names of three to five persons who may be contacted confidentially on behalf of the applicant. We will only request letters of reference for finalists. We will seek your permission before reaching out to letter writers. Three letters of reference will be required.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04079

Help contact: recruit@stat.berkeley.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

JOB LOCATION

Berkeley, CA