Professor of Research Methods

Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Research Methods and Statistics. In this role, you will contribute to the academic community through instruction/facilitation, scholarship, and service, promoting statistical literacy and advancing the field of statistical methodologies and analysis. You will play a pivotal role in mentoring students, supervising dissertations, and collaborating on interdisciplinary research projects.

• Demonstrates excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in research and statistical methods by ensuring high level of academic rigor and engagement.
• Develop and implement innovative curricula that reflect current advances in the discipline
• As an active scholar, conduct and publish original research in peer-reviewed journals contributing to the body of knowledge in the field.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students in their dissertations, research projects, and professional development.
• Engage in departmental and university service, including committee work, recruiting, student retention and community activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to foster interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Maintain regular office hours for advising students.
• Support the institution’s Christian mission, including attendance a chapel services, scheduled or called meetings, commencement programs, and Faculty Forum meetings.
• Provides a Christian role model for students.
• Participates in academic unit meetings and demonstrates collegiality with other members of the faculty.
• Assists students by continually monitoring and evaluating students’ progress and making appropriate referrals to academic and personal support services, as necessary, to meet student needs.
   

Qualifications:

Ph.D., D.B.A., in Research Methods, Statistics, Mathematics, or terminal degree in a related field.

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level

Evidence of research and scholarship commensurate with the appointment