Assistant Professor of Statistics – Tenure Track

Policytech; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Statistics starting August 2026. The teaching load is 12 credits in the first year, rising to 15 credits per year thereafter, and candidates from all areas of statistics, including Biostatistics and Data Science, are welcome.

The department maintains a strong research program with an MS in Applied Statistics and Data Science, a BS, and a minor, supported by 45 full-time faculty and a collegial

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field (or near completion).
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Statistics and Data Science at introductory, upper division, and graduate levels.
• Establish and maintain a productive research program in your area of expertise.
• Be an active member of the department, the Villanova community, and the profession.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Active in research

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Statistics – Tenure Track

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Posting Details

• Position Type: Faculty
• Location: Villanova, PA
• Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
• Work Schedule: full-time/9-months
• Department: 185-Mathematics & Statistics

Position Summary: The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Villanova University invites applications for two tenure track positions in Statistics with the rank of Assistant Professor. The positions begin in August 2026. The teaching load is 12 credits for the first year, with a standard load of 15 credits per year thereafter. Candidates from all areas of Statistics, including Biostatistics and Data Science, are invited to apply.

Join a dynamic group of 12 statisticians with varied research interests! Our statistics program features a well-established MS in Applied Statistics and Data Science, an undergraduate major, and an undergraduate minor. Graduates of our program pursue careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries as well as in business, consulting, and education. Some also pursue a Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field.

Our department currently has 45 full-time faculty members across mathematics and statistics and is known for its collegiality. Villanova values excellence in teaching, supporting it through teaching development and grant opportunities as well as small class sizes. The department provides a caring and inclusive community in which faculty and students of all backgrounds can learn and succeed. Further information can be found at https://math.villanova.edu.

Villanova is located 12 miles west of Philadelphia, which is the nation’s sixth largest city and home to many historical and cultural attractions. There is easy access to the Philadelphia International Airport and to nearby cities such as New York and Washington, DC both by highway and by rail. More information about Villanova and its location is available on the Villanova website at https://www1.villanova.edu/university.html.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Statistics and/or Data Science at the introductory, upper division, and graduate levels.
• Establish and maintain a productive research program in your area of expertise.
• Be an active member of the department, the Villanova community, and the profession.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field (or near completion).
• Commitment to excellence in both teaching and research.

Salary Posting information: Competitive Salary Band: Job Classification: faculty.

Posting Date: 07/10/2025. Closing Date (11:59pm ET):