Assistant Professor of the Practice

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC seeks a nine-month Assistant Professor of the Practice to lead and teach statistics for majors and non‑majors. The successful candidate will build a robust, collaborative statistical program and contribute to teaching, mentoring, and service within the department.

The position emphasizes applied statistics, data science, and machine learning, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and high‑quality instruction.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by start date in statistics, biostatistics, data science, or related field.
• Strong potential for collaborative research and peer‑reviewed work.
• Proven ability to teach statistics to majors and non‑majors.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate statistics courses.
• Advise doctoral students on research and dissertations.
• Develop externally funded research with collaborators.

Skills

Teaching statistics

Collaborative research

Statistical analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics / Biostatistics / Data Science

Tools

R / SAS

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number PG194996EP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Assistant Professor of the Practice

Anticipated Hiring Range $80,000 - $90,000

Work Schedule Core Business Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Hours are flexible and will vary based on teaching schedule and research needs.

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department Statistics

About The Department

The Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University was founded in 1941 by Gertrude M. Cox and is one of the oldest and largest statistics programs in the country. The primary function of the Department is to achieve outstanding research, teaching, mentoring, consulting and collaborations on campus and world-wide, within a cohesive department, where all students, faculty, and staff receive fair treatment. The Department has approximately 40 faculty members, along with more than 260 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. We are the “birthplace” of SAS Institute, the world’s largest privately‑owned software company, and one which specializes in statistical applications. The Department maintains a close relationship with SAS and other industry partners through student programs and activities.

The Department has expertise in a number of research areas (see https://statistics.sciences.ncsu.edu/research/research-areas/ ). Our graduate program, which is the top producer of statistics PhDs, is nationally recognized for graduate education and research, ranking #18 nationally in US News and World Reports (see https://statistics.sciences.ncsu.edu/know-us/rankings-awards-stats/ ); we also have a thriving online master’s program with approximately 100 students.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical , Dental , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

The Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, invites applications for a nine‑month Assistant Professor of the Practice position (non‑tenure track).

We are particularly interested in scholars who will develop a robust collaborative statistical program and offer a broad range of instruction for statistics majors and non‑majors in fields including machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers at NC State and beyond to establish, develop and sustain externally‑funded research that advances applied disciplines.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics and related fields, and serve as the statistical advisor to and committee member for doctoral students in other disciplines for their research, dissertation development, and completion.
• Collaborate across disciplines, primarily at NC State, to address complex new research through statistical and data science approaches, while contributing to the department’s academic mission and professional and university service.

Qualifications

Minimum Education And Experience Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related field by the time of employment.

Other Required Qualifications

• Research expertise in statistics or a related field, with relevance to collaborative statistical work.
• Demonstrated potential to develop a sustained collaborative research program and contribute to peer‑reviewed scholarship.
• Proven ability to teach statistics effectively to statistics majors and non‑majors.

Preferred Qualifications N/A

Required License(s) Or Certification(s) N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 10/29/2026

Anticipated Close Date 12/18/2026: if posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications.

Review of applications will begin 12/1/2026.

Please direct any questions about this position to [e-mail].

Position Details

Position Number 00112402

Position Type Non‑Tenure‑Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0

Appointment 9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID 178501 - Statistics

EEO

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