Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Statistics)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Statistics, starting August 2027. The role involves teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, conducting research, and mentoring students within a large undergraduate program and Ph.D./M.S.

programs in Biostatistics, Data Science, and Statistics. The successful candidate will join a faculty with diverse research interests including machine learning, high-dimensional data, survival and longitudinal

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics or related field with demonstrated teaching and research.
• Candidates with Biostatistics/Data Science/Statistics focus encouraged to apply.
• Tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Conduct research and publish results.
• Mentor students and collaborate with MS/PhD programs.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Mentoring

Biostatistics

Data Science

Education

PhD in Biostatistics/Data Science/Statistics

Tools

R

Python

Statistical software

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Statistics)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63484

Department

Department of Statistics | College of Arts and Sciences

Responsibilities

The Department of Statistics at Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting in August 2027. The position provides an opportunity for engagement with our large undergraduate program and vibrant M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Biostatistics, Data Science, and Statistics.

The successful candidate will join a faculty with research expertise including machine learning, high dimensional data, network analysis, survival and longitudinal analysis, Bayesian analysis, shape/object data analysis, causality and data privacy, to name a few (our website), in a collaborative environment at a comprehensive, Carnegie R1 University. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, conducting research, and student mentoring.

Qualifications

A Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching and academic research is required. Candidates with research areas in Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Contact Info

For questions about our hiring process, please contact Pamela McGhee.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

The deadline for applications is November 13, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.