Mathematics Professor

Mathematics/Statistics (Assistant Professor)

Winona State University is seeking a highly qualified Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics to join our faculty. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a wide range of data science and statistics courses, engaging in scholarly research or creative achievement, and providing service to the university and community.

• Teach data science and statistics courses using innovative and modern curriculum.
• Contribute to the continued improvement of the curriculum in data science and statistics.
• Supervise capstone experiences, such as student research projects and internships.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of the field.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
• Contribute to student growth and development, including student advising.
• Provide service to the university and community, including the program, department, college, university, and greater community.

• Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, or Biostatistics with an anticipated completion date before August 2025.
• Experience teaching a data science or statistics course as the primary instructor or as a teaching assistant.

• Demonstrated excellence in the teaching of data science or statistics at the undergraduate level as the primary instructor.
• Evidence of a commitment to continually improve the data science and statistics curriculum.
• Ability to make connections with industry partners, recruit students, develop workshops, and promote the discipline to high school students.
• Experience in the applications of data science or statistics.
• Commitment to maintain proficiency in a variety of industry-standard tools and technologies for working with data.
• Experience with one or more of the following areas: machine learning, statistical consulting, industrial/engineering statistics, healthcare statistics, or research in the teaching and learning of data science or statistics.
• Evidence of strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with colleagues.

Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. We offer over 200 majors and programs, with a strong focus on student success and community engagement.

Winona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, six weeks of paid parental leave, low-cost medical and dental insurance, a pension plan, and other retirement investment options.