Assistant Professor of Statistics

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, United States

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Location: Greensboro, INDIANA
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Position Information


Position Number 999705
Functional Title Assistant Professor of Statistics
Position Type Administration - Faculty
Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The mission of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is to provide intellectual leadership in the mathematical sciences that is of direct benefit to the State of North Carolina and that commands national and international respect for the quality of its educational programs and for its depth of scholarship.
Position Summary
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Statistics at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2027.
The department seeks candidates with strong potential for research and teaching in statistics. Applicants whose research interests include machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science or biostatistics are preferred, but strong applicants in all research areas will be considered.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an active program of research and scholarship, pursue opportunities for external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, advise and mentor students, and contribute appropriate service to the department, university, and profession. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary research and collaboration across the university and with external partners. The successful candidate will also mentor students in UNCG’s growing B.S. in Statistics and M.S. in Applied Statistics programs, including supervision of undergraduate research and M.S. Capstone projects.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must:
  • Hold or anticipate a PhD in Statistics or closely related discipline by August 1, 2027
Preferred Qualifications
Additional consideration will be given to candidates who also have one or more of the following:
  • Experience in consulting and collaborative research
  • Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should upload the following materials to UNCG’s application portal, Spartan Talent.
  • A cover letter that addresses how their efforts in all areas (research, teaching, and service) will benefit the UNCG academic community. Please also include the names and contact information for 3 professional references.
  • Curriculum Vita.
  • Research statement (1-2 pages) that summarizes their past research and future research goals. Include a summary of collaborative research and consulting experience.
  • Teaching statement (1-2 pages) that includes teaching philosophy and identifies specific departmental face-to-face and online courses, across our programs, they are interested in/prepared to teach. Describe any experience mentoring/directing student research and/or projects.
Recruitment Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience
Org #-Department Mathematics and Statistics - 12227
Job Open Date 08/28/2026
For Best Consideration Date 10/01/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year 9
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