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Hello, I'm in my last year of a math Ph.D program. I have some original results, I'm currently writing up my dissertation, and I'm defending in spring of 2017. I'm in the market for a job beginning in fall of 2017. Should I start looking now, or is it too early? Thanks.

We'll, the idea is many schools may require some math faculty to teach some statistics courses, and so taking a stats courses may improve your odds of getting a position in a currently tough job market. Good idea. I'm taking dissertation credits and I still have 2 course requirements to fulfill. However, in the fall of 2016 and spring of 2017 (my projected graduation date) I'll have 3 credit hours free each semester. I'm primarily focused on getting a teaching and or research position, so the stats course may improve my marketability as a teacher. See my comment above.

Hello, First, I'm new to this site. I'm a 3rd year Ph.D candidate in the pure mathematics program at a university in Ohio. Although not required, the department recommends taking a Ph.D level statistics course in order to improve one's marketability. I'm debating whether to do this since my schedule is full. I'm also a teaching assistant and do not want to exceed the free 9 credit hours paid for by the university. I would like some input. Thanks.