Assistant Professor of Statistics — ML & Data Science

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Candidates should demonstrate potential for impactful research and excellence in teaching; opportunities exist for interdisciplinary collaboration and mentoring the B.S. and M.S. programs.

Qualifications

• PhD in statistics or a closely related field by Aug 1, 2027.
• Strong potential for research and teaching in statistics.
• Experience or interest in machine learning, data science, or biostatistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an active research program in statistics.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate statistics courses.
• Advise and mentor students at undergrad and grad levels.
• Pursue external funding and engage in service.
• Collaborate across disciplines and with external partners.

Skills

Teaching statistics

Student mentoring

Research collaboration

Grant writing

Education

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

Job description

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

Candidates should demonstrate potential for impactful research and excellence in teaching; opportunities exist for interdisciplinary collaboration and mentoring the B.S. and M.S. programs.