Assistant Professor of Statistics

University of Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Statistics at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek candidates whose research spans statistics and computing and complements existing UVA strengths in interdisciplinary Grand Challenges.

The department offers BA, BS, MS, and PhD programs and collaborates across several UVA schools. Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, and building an externally funded research program.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by start date.
• Strong potential for research, teaching, and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and advise students across statistics disciplines.
• Develop and sustain an active research program and pursue external funding.
• Contribute to departmental service and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics

Job description

Description

The Department of Statistics at the University of Virginia (UVA), College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. All research areas in Statistics are considered, with special interest in candidates whose research complements, but does not precisely duplicate, existing departmental expertise. We welcome those whose research and teaching span statistical methodology and computing across numerous disciplines, including UVA's Grand Challenges; see research.virginia.edu/Grand-challenges.

The Department of Statistics at UVA was established in 1989 and offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D. degrees in Statistics. It currently has 22 research and teaching faculty. Since 2014, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences has made significant investments in the department, leading to a three-fold growth in faculty, a six-fold increase in undergraduate majors, and several new statistics courses, degree programs, and initiatives. Faculty and students work closely with biostatisticians in the adjacent School of Medicine, as well as with UVA's Quantitative Collaborative (Social Sciences), School of Data Science, and other departments and schools; interests range from theoretical to applied statistics (including statistics in the physical, medical, and social sciences), with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaborations.Regular tenured and tenure-track faculty teach three courses per year, and all faculty advise students. Mentors are assigned to new faculty.Centrally located in Virginia, Charlottesville boasts a thriving intellectual community and cultural life, with easy access to recreational venues and convenient travel to Richmond, Washington D.C. and Research Triangle Park, making Charlottesville a very desirable place to live and work. For more information about UVA and the area, please see VisitCharlottesville.org.

Qualifiations

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics (or a related field with evidence of extensive training in statistics) by the start date. Applicants should show strong potential to contribute to the Department's mission to advance research in statistics, engage in external funding opportunities, excel in teaching and advising at all levels of students in statistics, and provide service to the department, university and professional organizations.

Application Instructions

To apply, click on Interfolio and attach 1) Cover letter that summarizes research plans, teaching interests and experience, and skills and experience for advancing UVA's goal to cultivate a vibrant community to prepare students3) Research statement including potential collaborations at UVA; 4) Teaching statement including experience and approaches to current challenges in teaching statistics; 5) Contact information for at least 3 references.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026; candidates who apply by then will be given priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled. The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.For questions about the position, contact Karen Kafadar, Search Committee Chair, [e-mail].