Assistant Professor of Statistics (Tenure-Track)

About the role

The Department of Mathematical Sciences seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Statistics to begin in August 2027. This nine‑month faculty appointment involves research, teaching, and service responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate statistics courses (approximately 40% of effort).
• Maintain an active research and publication agenda in statistics or a closely related field (approximately 40% of effort).
• Provide advising and mentorship to MS and PhD students and contribute to departmental service (approximately 20% of effort).

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Statistics or a closely related field earned by the start date.
• Evidence of an active or potential research agenda in statistics, with a record of refereed publications and potential for external funding.
• Commitment to teaching statistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to mentoring students in research.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, life and disability insurance with university contributions.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and flexible work‑life balance.
• Retirement plans with university contributions ranging from 5 % to 10 % of salary.