Assistant Professor of Statistics

The University of North Carolina

Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Statistics beginning August 1, 2027. The department seeks candidates with strong potential for research and teaching in statistics, with preference for machine learning, data science, AI, or biostatistics.

The successful candidate will establish and maintain an active research program, pursue external funding, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, advise students, and

Qualifications

PhD in Statistics by August 1, 2027 or anticipated.
Strong potential for research and teaching in statistics.
Experience in consulting and collaborative research is a plus.
Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students is preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain an active program of research.
pursue external funding opportunities and collaborations.
Teach undergraduate and graduate statistics courses.
Advise and mentor students and participate in departmental service.

Skills

Consulting experience

Mentoring students

Education

PhD in Statistics

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants should upload the following materials to UNCG’s application portal, Spartan Talent.

cover letter that addresses how their efforts in all areas (research, teaching, and service) will benefit the UNCG academic community. Please also include the names and contact information for 3 professional references.

Research statement (1-2 pages) that summarizes their past research and future research goals. Include a summary of collaborative research and consulting experience.

Teaching statement (1-2 pages) that includes teaching philosophy and identifies specific departmental face‑to‑face and online courses, across our programs, they are interested in/prepared to teach. Describe any experience mentoring/directing student research and/or projects.

Position Information

Position Number

Position Number 999705

Functional Title

Functional Title Assistant Professor of Statistics

Position Type

Position Type Administration - Faculty

Position Eclass

Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro 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

The successful candidate must:

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

Preferred Qualifications

Additional consideration will be given to candidates who also have one or more of the following:

Experience in consulting and collaborative research

Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Mathematics and Statistics - 12227

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/28/2026

For Best Consideration Date

For Best Consideration Date 10/01/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Permanent

Time Limited Duration

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 9

FLSA

ADA Checklist

\"R\" for Rare (0-30%),\"O\" for Occasional (30-60%),\"F\" for Frequent (60-90%),\"C\" for Constant (90-100%).

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Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References

Teaching Philosophy

Research Statement

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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