Assistant Professor

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Colorado State University invites applications for at least one tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Statistics. The successful candidate will teach courses at all levels, supervise MS and PhD students, and pursue world-class research in statistics.

The role includes writing and publishing papers, obtaining grant funding, and serving on departmental committees. Ideal applicants will have a PhD in Statistics or a closely related field, a strong research record in

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Statistics or a closely related field.
• Record of research accomplishments in statistics, data science, or probability.
• Ability to contribute in teaching and mentoring, with an impactful future research agenda.

Responsibilities

• Teach statistics courses at all levels.
• Advise MS and PhD students.
• Perform world‑class research in statistics and publish papers.
• Obtain grant funding and perform department service.
• Support curriculum development and serve on committees.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Statistics

Job description

Assistant Professor# Careers at CSU## Assistant ProfessorApply: Fully in-person/on-site: Fort Collins, CO: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R2026107707# Job Description## Position Summary:The Department of Statistics at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for at least one Tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We welcome applicants working in a broad range of areas of Statistics. Candidates should have an established research program, a compelling plan for future research, the ability to supervise both graduate and undergraduate research, and an ability to achieve excellence in teaching. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package. Work authorization visa sponsorship *may* be available based on the specific situation, including cost, for the selected final candidate. ## Department of Statistics:The department currently comprises 18 faculty and roughly 100 graduate students in our MS, MAS, and PhD graduate programs, and has a network of faculty affiliates at nearby research agencies (National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others). Our faculty members have a wide range of expertise and are involved in various interdisciplinary graduate training and research activities. Internal and external consulting activities of the department are supported through the Graybill Statistics and Data Science Laboratory. Further information about the department and is available on our webpage http://statistics.colostate.edu/. ## Full Consideration Date:Applications completed by **November 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST** will receive full consideration, but applications may be accepted after this date until the position is filled. ## Essential Job Duties:* Teach statistics courses at all levels.* Advise MS and PhD students.* Perform world class research in statistics. Write and publish papers, obtain grant funding.* Perform service to the department. Serve on committees. Contribute to departmental initiatives such as curriculum development.* Other related duties. ## Supervision:This position does not have any direct reports. ## Conditions of Employment:Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires). ## Minimum Qualifications:* Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Statistics or a closely related field. ## Preferred Qualifications:* Record of research accomplishments in statistics, data science, or probability.* Ability to contribute in the areas of teaching and mentoring.* An impactful future research agenda. ## Application Instructions:**Please read the following instructions carefully and submit all required application materials.** To apply, please **upload one single PDF containing all required application materials listed below, in the order provided.** Your materials should clearly outline your work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications and demonstrate how your background aligns with the required and preferred qualifications outlined in the posting. The cover letter should describe your particular interest in CSU Statistics. * Cover Letter* Detailed CV* Research Statement* Teaching Statement **Important:** The single PDF containing all application materials must be uploaded under the section labeled **“Resume/CL.”** Please combine all materials into one PDF and ensure they are included in the specified order. System limitations allow for a **5MB** document upload. You will not be able to modify or add documents after submitting your application, so please carefully review your materials before submitting. **Failure to submit the required materials as instructed may affect consideration of your application.** If you advance to the semifinalist stage, you will receive an email with instructions to provide the contact information for **three professional references**. To help avoid delays in the search process, please complete this step as soon as possible. Once you submit your references' contact information, each reference will receive an email with instructions for submitting a letter of recommendation. We will notify you with the deadline of when letters should be submitted at this stage in the hiring process. **Please note:** For semi-finalist candidates, submitted letters of recommendation, along with application materials, will be made available to the faculty of the Department of Statistics for review. **Please direct questions about the application process to Ben Shaby at [e-mail]**.# Salary Range$98,000 - $103,000