Associate or Full Professor of Statistics

Statistics Interest Group; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks an Associate or Full Professor of Statistics to join the Department of Statistical Sciences. The position begins July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate and Master’s levels, maintain an active research program, mentor students, and contribute to service within the university.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field and demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarly

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field is required.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and ongoing scholarly productivity.
• Commitment to mentoring undergraduate and/or Master’s students.
• Active participation in department and university leadership/service.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at introductory and advanced undergraduate levels and at the Master’s level.
• Maintain a robust program of research and publication and mentor students.
• Contribute to department, college, and university service.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research excellence

Mentoring

Leadership in service

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics or related field

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Wake Forest University – Associate or Full Professor of Statistics

Company Name Wake Forest University

Position Title Associate or Full Professor of Statistics

Company Information

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: https://about.wfu.edu/.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Statistical Sciences at Wake Forest University welcomes applications for one tenured position at either the Associate or Full Professor level. We welcome applications from all areas within Statistics, Biostatistics, and related fields. The position begins July 1, 2027. Skillful teaching is a key responsibility, with a 2-2 teaching load that includes courses at both introductory and advanced undergraduate levels and at the Master’s level. Additionally, the successful candidate will maintain a robust program of research and publication, in keeping with standards of the discipline, mentor students in research, and support the Wake Forest University mission through service to the department, the College of Liberal Arts, and the university.

Position Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field is required for the position.

1. evidence of teaching excellence as well as potential to contribute to the department’s curriculum;
2. demonstrated research excellence and clear evidence of active, continuing scholarly productivity;
3. demonstrated commitment and dedication to mentoring students at the undergraduate and/or Master’s level;
4. deep service engagement and demonstrated excellence in leadership.

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials through Interfolio:

1. a cover letter that outlines interest in and qualifications for the position, which must include an explanation of how the candidate’s professional interests and goals fit into Wake Forest’s unique teacher-scholar model;
2. a CV;
3. a teaching statement that describes the applicant’s approach to teaching students across a wide and varied spectrum of values, identities, skills, and professional ambitions, as well as their experience leading undergraduate or graduate courses and any future teaching interests;
4. a research statement that describes the applicant’s research agenda, particularly in the context of the current state of the discipline;
5. a copy of all graduate transcripts.

Candidates who advance beyond the initial round will be asked to arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation, which should address the scholarship, teaching, and leadership qualities of the candidate. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Emily Huang, Chair of the Search Committee, at [e-mail]. For full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by December 1st. The application link is: https://apply.interfolio.com/193396

Application Deadline 12/01/2026