Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science (Tenure-Track) 2026 - 2027

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Statistics and Data Science. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027, with an on-campus location in Philadelphia, PA. Candidates must have (or expect to have) a Ph.D.

or equivalent by mid-2028 and demonstrate outstanding research, teaching, and communication skills. Open Date: Sep 14, 2026.

Qualifications

• Outstanding research ability demonstrated by publications and impact.
• Excellent teaching skills with evidence of effective pedagogy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in interdisciplinary settings.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Communication

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science(Tenure-Track) 2026 - 2027

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Sep 14, 2026

Deadline:

The Department of Statistics and Data Science of the WhartonSchool, University of Pennsylvania, is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027.

Qualifications

Applicants must show outstanding capacity and achievement in research, as well as excellent teaching and communication skills. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent (expected completion by June 30, 2028 is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.