Assistant Professor, Tenure track, Department of Statistical Science

IMDiversity; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor University in Waco, TX invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Statistical Science, starting Fall 2027. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in statistics or a related field by the start date and show potential for research excellence.

We seek scholars with interests in data science and/or biostatistics who can teach undergraduate and graduate courses and provide research mentorship to doctoral students.

Qualifications

• PhD in statistics or related field by appointment date.
• Evidence of research in data science and/or biostatistics is preferred.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor PhD students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate statistics courses.
• Provide doctoral mentorship and supervise research.
• Develop an active, externally funded research program.

Skills

Data science

Biostatistics

Teaching

Education

PhD in Statistics

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Assistant Professor, Tenure track, Department of Statistical Science at Baylor University in Waco, TX

Position Type

Full-Time

Category

Statistics

Location

Waco, TX

Position Details

The Department of Statistical Science at Baylor University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position starting in Fall 2027 at the Assistant Professor rank.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in statistics or a related discipline by the time of the appointment.

We prefer candidates with:

• Demonstrated research interests and accomplishments in data science and/or biostatistics.


• A sustained record of or demonstration of potential for research excellence and continued research productivity.


• The ability and interest to teach undergraduate and graduate students, and to provide research mentorship to students in our doctoral program.

Other Considerations

Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification. Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of \"Great Colleges to Work For\" by ModernThink. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. As a Christian university with historic Baptist roots and as reflected in the Notice of Non-Discrimination, Baylor strives to be a place characterized by civility and respect. We believe each student, faculty, staff, and administrator is made in the image of God. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.