Tenure-Track Statistics Professor: Teaching & Research Impact

The University of Akron; Akron (OH); 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 position beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students, provide service teaching for other departments, and maintain a productive research agenda in statistics.

Responsibilities include delivering courses in multiple modes (in-person, hybrid, online live, asynchronous), developing elective courses, mentoring students, and collaborating on

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in statistics or a closely related field.
• Evidence of teaching potential at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated research productivity suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and participate in program delivery.
• Develop and teach elective courses in area of expertise.
• Maintain an active, funded research program and publish in reputable journals.
• Collaborate with faculty on department and cross-institution initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research productivity

Collaboration

Statistical programming

External funding

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics or related field

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Job description

The University of Akron’s Department of Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students, provide service teaching for other departments, and maintain a productive research agenda in statistics.

Responsibilities include delivering courses in multiple modes (in-person, hybrid, online live, asynchronous), developing elective courses, mentoring students, and collaborating on