Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Decision Sciences

Institute of Mathematical Statistics; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Decision Sciences for the 2026-2027 academic year, at the assistant professor rank. We seek candidates with strong research in applied probability, ML, market analytics, OR, or statistics, and with PhD near completion or completed.

Applicants should demonstrate quality teaching across MBA/EMBA, masters and PhD programs, and contribute to a diverse academic community.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field or nearing completion.
• Demonstrated research excellence in the specified areas.
• Quality teaching across MBA/EMBA, masters and PhD programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-impact research and publish in top venues.
• Teach MBA/EMBA, masters and PhD courses.
• Contribute to the academic community and service.

Skills

Applied probability

Machine learning

Market analytics

Operations research

Statistics

Teaching

Education

PhD (or near completion)

Job description

Duke University's Fuqua School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Decision Sciences for the 2026-2027 academic year, subject to university approval. Our focus is on hiring candidates at the rank of assistant professor, but in cases of extraordinary fit we will consider other more senior ranks. Please refer to the Decision Sciences area's web page for further information on the group, the school, the university, and the broader community at https://areas.fuqua.duke.edu/decision-sciences/.

Candidates should demonstrate research excellence in applied probability, machine learning, market analytics, operations research, statistics, or related fields, and must have been granted or nearly completed a PhD. We also expect quality teaching in our various MBA/EMBA, masters and PhD programs.

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 31, 2026; applications received after that date will continue to be considered until November 15, 2026.

The Fuqua School of Business is committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.