Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Statistics

Statistics Interest Group; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Haverford College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Statistics to begin fall 2027. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applicants for a tenure-track position in applied statistics to begin in fall 2027, with a focus on teaching a broad range of statistics courses and directing senior theses.

PhD in statistics/biostatistics preferred, or related fields. The appointment begins July 1, 2027, and a strong record of research in applied statistics is expected.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in statistics or biostatistics, but we will also consider candidates with a Ph.D. in related fields, with a primary research interest in statistics and the ability to teach a broad range of statistics courses.
• A successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to teach statistics courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, to direct senior theses in statistics, and to conduct original research in applied statistics.
• The appointment begins July 1, 2027, and it is expected that the Ph.D. will be completed prior to the fall semester start date on August 30, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach statistics courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum.
• Direct senior theses in statistics.
• Conduct original research in applied statistics.
• Incorporate inclusive pedagogy in teaching practices.

Skills

Teach statistics

Direct senior theses

Applied statistics research

Education

PhD in statistics/biostatistics

PhD in related fields

Job description

Haverford College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Statistics to begin fall 2027.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Haverford College invites applicants for a tenure-track position in applied statistics to begin in the fall of 2027. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in statistics or biostatistics, but we will also consider candidates with a Ph.D. in related fields, with a primary research interest in statistics and the ability to teach a broad range of statistics courses. A successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to teach statistics courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, to direct senior theses in statistics, and to conduct original research in applied statistics. The appointment begins July 1, 2027, and it is expected that the Ph.D. will be completed prior to the fall semester start date on August 30, 2027.

For more information about Haverford and this position, please see https://www.haverford.edu/provost/available-positions/tenure-track-search-statistics

All application materials must be submitted via Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/189812.

Applicants must include:

• a cover letter
• a curriculum vitae
• a description of research
• a statement of teaching interests, including any experience with inclusive pedagogy
• three confidential letters of recommendation, to be submitted directly by the recommenders via Interfolio, at least one of which should address the applicant’s teaching.

All application materials should be submitted by 11:59pm (ET) on September 18, 2026.

Questions about the position can be directed to [e-mail]. For technical questions about Interfolio, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or [e-mail]

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.