Tenure-Track Statistics Professor — Research & Teaching Leader

100 The University of Akron; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Akron's Department of Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to service teaching across departments, and maintain a productive research agenda.

They will develop and teach elective courses in their area of expertise, conduct publishable research, and pursue collaborations with other institutions in northeast Ohio and beyond.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in statistics or a closely related field.
• Evidence of teaching potential for both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated research productivity for quality peer‑reviewed journals.
• Citizenship or immigration status allowing long-term, full-time academic work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and develop elective courses.
• Conduct publishable research and develop collaborations with other institutions.
• Contribute to delivering existing programs and service teaching for other departments.

Skills

Teaching potential

Research productivity

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in statistics or related field

Job description

The University of Akron's Department of Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to service teaching across departments, and maintain a productive research agenda.

They will develop and teach elective courses in their area of expertise, conduct publishable research, and pursue collaborations with other institutions in northeast Ohio and beyond.