Lecturer, Statistics and Data Science

Description

Opening For Lecturer

The Department of Statistics and Data Science at Yale University is seeking applicants for a full-time teaching faculty position at the rank of Lecturer to start in spring or fall of 2026. Salary and length of term will be based on qualifications and experience. We are looking for candidates with strong teaching skills, a passion for teaching, and experience or interest in innovative pedagogy. The successful candidates will contribute creatively to the teaching and further development of our growing Statistics & Data Science programs, particularly those courses and experiences oriented toward data analysis and interdisciplinary collaboration. In addition to courses for Statistics & Data Science majors, this position will be involved in the teaching of courses in Statistics and Data Science for students of diverse backgrounds and interests throughout the university. The teaching load will be two classes per semester. More information about the department may be found at sds.yale.edu.

Qualifications

The appointee must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree or have completed all requirements by the time of hire.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following materials online at http://apply.interfolio.com/165703 

• A cover letter expressing interest in the position.
• A teaching statement detailing teaching philosophy, experience, the types of courses they are best suited to teach.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A list of three references with contact information.
• Optional materials could include course evaluations or other evidence of teaching interest, experience, and effectiveness
• Questions about the application can be directed to Ms. Cheri Cercone, Faculty and Academic Affairs Assistant, at sds_chair@yale.edu.

Application review will begin April 15, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.

Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.