"Assistant Professor in Probability or Mathematical Statistics"

The Department of Mathematics at The University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Probability or Mathematical Statistics. The appointment will begin on August 15, 2026.

The department is seeking applicants with research and teaching expertise in the areas of Probability or Mathematical Statistics. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in either theory or applications of probability and statistics, particularly those who can support the department’s expanding role in university-wide initiatives in data science, AI, and related areas. These initiatives involve faculty from multiple colleges at the University of Alabama, in addition to those housed in the Barefield College of Arts & Sciences. Applicants are expected to have postdoctoral experience and show solid evidence of research productivity beyond the doctoral dissertation.

The University of Alabama is a student-centered R1 research university. The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong research program, pursue external funding, and demonstrate the potential to secure such funding from multiple agencies. The candidate should also be committed to providing stellar education to undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, the candidate should be committed to supervising undergraduate research and graduate dissertations. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in mathematics or statistics by August 15, 2026.

Applicants should complete the online application at http://careers.ua.edu/cw/enus/job/527499. The application should include a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, and at least three letters of recommendation (one of which concerns teaching). The recommendation letters should be submitted electronically through MathJobs (https://www.mathjobs.org/).

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis starting November 1, 2025, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. UA encourages applications from women, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, and individuals with disabilities.