Assistant Professor of Statistics

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Statistics starting August 1, 2027. The department seeks candidates with strong potential in research and teaching, with preferred interests in machine learning, data science or biostatistics.

The successful candidate will establish an active research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, pursue external funding, and contribute service to the

Qualifications

• Hold or anticipate a PhD in Statistics or closely related discipline by Aug 1, 2027.
• Strong potential for research and teaching in statistics.
• Preferred interests include machine learning, data science or biostatistics.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an active program of research and scholarship.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate statistics courses.
• Advise and mentor students and contribute service to the department and university.

Skills

Consulting experience

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Statistics or closely related discipline by Aug 1, 2027

Job description

Posting Details

Position Number

999705

Functional Title

Assistant Professor of Statistics

Position Type

Administration - Faculty

Position Eclass

FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNCG is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The mission of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is to provide intellectual leadership in the mathematical sciences that is of direct benefit to the State of North Carolina and that commands national and international respect for the quality of its educational programs and for its depth of scholarship.

Position Summary

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Statistics at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2027.

The department seeks candidates with strong potential for research and teaching in statistics. Applicants whose research interests include machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science or biostatistics are preferred, but strong applicants in all research areas will be considered.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an active program of research and scholarship, pursue opportunities for external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, advise and mentor students, and contribute appropriate service to the department, university, and profession. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary research and collaboration across the university and with external partners. The successful candidate will also mentor students in UNCG's growing B.S. in Statistics and M.S. in Applied Statistics programs, including supervision of undergraduate research and M.S. Capstone projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold or anticipate a PhD in Statistics or closely related discipline by August 1, 2027

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consulting and collaborative research
• Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

Recruitment Range

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience

Org #-Department

Mathematics and Statistics - 12227

Job Open Date

08/28/2026

For Best Consideration Date

10/01/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

FTE

1.000

Type of Appointment

Permanent

Number of Months per Year

9