Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7280080 (Ref.No. BSU44897)
Posted: September 16, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department Mathematical Sciences is seeking a full-time tenure track faculty candidate who is able to teach students from diverse backgrounds in the online/on-campus undergraduate Data Analytics program and in the online/on-campus Data Science/Statistics graduate programs. Additional courses for the undergraduate curriculum and graduate curriculum within the specialty area of the candidate are possible and may be offered online and/or on-campus. The candidate should also be able to develop a dynamic research program that will advance the research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in data analytics and statistics/data science respectively. Professional development and service are expected.



The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Ball State University is committed to preparing the next-generation workforce by enhancing quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical skills of its graduates. Our overarching goal is to provide a dynamic and relevant education for today’s students, whether they proceed directly into a high-demand career in the field or decide to pursue graduate education. Among the distinguishing features of a Ball State education are its many immersive learning experiences within and outside the institution through collaboration with community and industry partners to address real-world problems. Our department thrives on these immersive learning opportunities, high quality undergraduate and graduate research experiences.

Job Function:

The Department Mathematical Sciences is seeking a full-time tenure track faculty candidate who is able to teach students from diverse backgrounds in the online/on-campus undergraduate Data Analytics program and in the online/on-campus Data Science/Statistics graduate programs. Additional courses for the undergraduate curriculum and graduate curriculum within the specialty area of the candidate are possible and may be offered online and/or on-campus. The candidate should also be able to develop a dynamic research program that will advance the research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in data analytics and statistics/data science respectively. Professional development and service are expected.


Minimum Experience:

PhD in data science, data analytics, statistics, biostatistics, computational mathematics, informatics, or related field from an accredited university by date of appointment with at least 18 graduate semester hours of relevant course work; commitment to excellence in teaching as demonstrated in the teaching statement; effective written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with teaching advanced statistics, data analytics and/or data science classes is highly desirable, as is experience with programming languages related to statistics/data science such as R, SAS and/or Python. Additional knowledge about data science and analytics applications in environmental sciences, bioinformatics, social sciences, health sciences and/or data visualization. Experience or interest in online instruction.


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.