This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/ada/ajb.cfm?joborder=3352779 JMP statistics software helps you visualize and discover patterns in data that impact research, development, and production activities. JMP is used worldwide to develop products, reduce defects, streamline operations, improve quality and optimize resources. Universities on every continent rely on JMP to make teaching and learning statistics relevant and fun. JMP is a subsidiary of SAS. As the JMP Academic Ambassador, you will build and maintain strategic working relationships by networking with top academic programs that produce JMP users in order to further our JMP Academic Program. Your responsibilities will include:Driving wider use of JMP at the university and high school level Visiting university and college campuses Presenting JMP Software at the department/school/regional level and via live or recorded webinars to department chairs, faculty, graduate students and researchers Networking and consulting with professors on how to teach with JMP effectively and to develop and provide support materials, sample data sets, follow-up, etc. Develop new teaching and learning resources as needed Fostering research and book publications that reference JMP software Attending and speaking at academic conferences Performing other duties as assignedQualifications EssentialBachelor's degree in Statistics, Decision Sciences, Market Research, Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research or closely related field 5 years of experience in technical sales, business development, marketing, information systems, or a related area of expertise Ability to travel 50% or as business needs dictateAdditionalKnowledgeable of the pedagogical challenges and trends in teaching and learning statistics. Excellent presentation, engagement, and communication skills Experience presenting papers at academic conferences or software training in commercial setting. Possess strong command of JMP software and are able to relate its features to effective use in the classroom. Experience and command with one or more statistical tools (Minitab, SPSS, R, Tableau) Position is based in the US, with preference for the Southeast or Midwest.PreferencesMaster's or PhD Degree and/or teaching certificate Experience teaching statistics at the college level or AP Statistics at the high school level Sales and/or marketing experience in higher education. 3 years of programming in SAS, JSL or another high-level language or developing SAS applications with at least two interactive operating systems supported by SASAdditional Information: To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The level of this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, skills and experience. Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.