Assistant Professor, Mathematics (T/TE)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance and disability programs

Sick leave and holidays

Tuition reduction for employee and for

Retirement plans

Recreation and cultural activities

And more!

Job summary

University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in statistics or data science. The position encompasses teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and developing a robust research program with external funding potential.

Review of applications begins November 5, 2026, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. The department emphasizes educational excellence, outreach, and collaboration across campus and community partners.

Qualifications

• PhD by time of appointment.
• Strong research record and potential consistent with career stage.
• Commitment to teaching, outreach, and educational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Participate in undergraduate and graduate education, advise and mentor students, and teach core graduate courses in Statistics.
• Maintain an active research program, publish in high-quality journals, and seek external funding.
• Engage in outreach, contribute to service, and foster student engagement and broad participation.

Skills

Excellent research record

Commitment to teaching

Outreach and educational excellence

Education

PhD by time of appointment

Job description

Assistant Professor, Mathematics (T/TE)

Position Highlights

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.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for its innovative work-life programs.

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

• Candidates
  are expected to have a PhD by the time of appointment, an excellent research
  record and potential commensurate with their career stage, and a strong
  commitment to teaching, outreach, and educational excellence.

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Information

Tenure Track (T/TE)

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

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

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

Contact Information for Candidates

For further information, please contact:

Alejandra Gaona

Administrative Associate

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Benefits

• 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!