Assistant Professor of the Practice

Cwstat; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

NC State University, Department of Statistics in Raleigh, NC, invites applications for a nine-month Assistant Professor of the Practice (non-tenure track). The position focuses on advanced teaching in statistics and data science, and collaborative research with faculty and external partners.

The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise student work, and contribute to service activities within the department and university.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related field by the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers 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 to address complex new research through statistical and data science approaches, while contributing to the department’s academic mission and university service.

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related field by time of employment

Job description

NC State University, Department of Statistics (Raleigh, NC) - Assistant Professor of the Practice

Position Title Assistant Professor of the Practice

Company Information

The Department's location in the Research Triangle provides rich opportunities for interactions with industry; other universities, including Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and government agencies. Faculty enjoy collaborations with medical researchers at Duke and UNC Chapel Hill, environmental scientists at the EPA research facility, and software developers at SAS Institute and JMP, among many others.

Duties and Responsibilities

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).

• 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.

Position Qualifications

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

Salary Range $80,000-90,000 (9-month salary)

We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision; Flexible Spending Accounts; Retirement Programs; Disability Plans; Life Insurance; Accident Plan; 12 Holidays Each Year; Tuition and Academic Assistance; and so much more! Visit https://hr.ncsu.edu/benefits-and-wellness/ for more information.

Application review will begin December 1, 2026. We anticipate closing the position on December 18, 2026. The expected start date is August 2027.

Three confidential letters of recommendation will be requested for all finalists.