Assistant Professor, Mathematics (T/TE)

Arizona; Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Full benefits

Resumo da oferta

The University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in statistics or data science. The successful candidate will teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, maintain an active research program, and participate in service and outreach efforts within the university and the community.

Review begins Nov 5, 2026 with an anticipated start date of Aug 16, 2027. Candidates must have or expect a PhD by appointment and demonstrate a strong commitment to

Qualificações

• PhD by the time of appointment and a strong commitment to teaching, outreach, and educational excellence.

Responsabilidades

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including core PhD statistics courses.
• Maintain an active research program and seek external funding.
• Engage in outreach and contribute to service and collaborations with the broader university and community.

Conhecimentos

Teaching

Formação académica

PhD in related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in statistics or data science, broadly construed.

The School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Arizona encompasses the Department of Mathematics (where faculty have their primary appointments) as well as the Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDPs) in Statistics and Data Science and in Applied Mathematics. The department offers doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s programs in Mathematics with several emphases ranging across core mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and data science, and math education. The GIDPs offer interdisciplinary PhD programs and support research with faculty members from over 20 departments on campus.

The University of Arizona is the flagship campus of Arizona’s university system, it is in the “Highest Research Activity” (R1) category of the Carnegie Classification, and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University is known for its strong programs across the sciences and for its varied student body. Tucson is notable for its enriching heritage (learn more at: Tucson City of Gastronomy ), its beautiful natural setting, and its strong connections to the university (learn more at: Visit Tucson ).

Review of applications will begin November 5, 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled. The expected start date is August 16, 2027.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .

Duties & Responsibilities

• Faculty members are expected to participate in both undergraduate and graduate education (including teaching core graduate courses in the PhD program in Statistics), advise and mentor students, and to lead students to academic success, including those from a broad range of backgrounds. The normal teaching load for research-active faculty is nine units for the academic year (typically three one-semester courses each year).
• Faculty members will maintain active research programs, publish their work in highly regarded journals, and seek external funding to support the department’s research and academic missions.
• Faculty members will also participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. In these and other ways, faculty members will help develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing broad participation, and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidatesare expected to have a PhD by the time of appointment, an excellent researchrecord and potential commensurate with their career stage, and a strongcommitment to teaching, outreach, and educational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Rank Assistant Professor

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Academic

Job Category Faculty

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay DOE

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date 8/16/2027

Expected End Date

Open Date 10/28/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV), please submit:

• A publication list.
• A statement on research accomplishments and goals.
• A statement on teaching experience and goals, including experience in implementing educational excellence in teaching practices.

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Contact Information for Candidates For further information, please contact:
Alejandra Gaona
Administrative Associate
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]