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The Data Science and Statistics Program in the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Richmond invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in the [contact details available in the full listing] academic year.
The Data Science and Statistics Program is an interdisciplinary program rooted in the University's liberal arts mission with affiliated faculty from departments across the School of Arts & Sciences. The program offers a minor in data science and statistics and teaches a core sequence of courses in statistical modeling, data science, probability, and statistical learning. The appointment will be housed in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, with all teaching responsibilities within the interdisciplinary Data Science and Statistics program. The successful applicant is expected to commit to highly effective teaching at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum and to maintain a vigorous research program. Candidates from all subfields of data science and statistics will be considered. Rather than seeking a particular area of specialization, we are looking for candidates who can teach statistical and computational methods to students from a wide range of majors and who are eager to collaborate with the program's affiliated faculty across the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
A Ph.D. in statistics, data science, computer science, information science, mathematics, or a related field of research is required by the time of appointment.
Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.richmond.edu and submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement describing their teaching experience and interests, and a statement describing their research agenda (suggested length: 2 single-spaced pages per statement). The teaching statement should detail their teaching philosophy and commitment to educating a diverse student body through inclusive pedagogies. Candidates for this position may be asked, at a later date, to provide the names and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation. Review of applications will commence October 12, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact the search chair, Prof. Taylor Arnold (tarnold2@richmond.edu), with any questions. For more information on the program, please visit https://datascience.richmond.edu.
The starting salary for the position is budgeted at $95,000. Compensation is determined by the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, and skills.
The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered.
The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. The University of Richmond's strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. The University seeks to model a relentlessly welcoming and inclusive campus community that values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment.
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Founded in 1830, the University of Richmond is one of America's premier private universities. The University blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. A nationally ranked liberal arts university, Richmond offers a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs through its schools of arts and sciences, business, leadership studies, law, and continuing studies. The 350-acre suburban campus, including a 10-acre lake, is consistently cited by The Princeton Review as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation.
With approximately 3,000 undergraduate students, Richmond offers 55 majors, 42 minors, and 12 concentrations at the bachelor's level. Graduate students can choose from six master's degrees programs, an MBA program, a juris doctorate, and six dual-degree programs in law. Continuing studies options include programs at the associate, bachelor, and master levels, in addition to numerous non-credit offerings.
Richmond faculty members are outstanding leaders in their fields. Of the 312 full-time faculty at the University, 98 percent hold doctorate or terminal degrees. Richmond has a student-faculty ratio of 9:1, with zero classes taught by teaching assistants. Our faculty members are in the classrooms and the labs, working closely with students to maximize their educational experiences.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Richmond one of the best liberal arts universities in the nation and in the top 35 for undergraduate research. BusinessWeek ranked The Robins School of Business in the top 20 nationally and fourth for academic quality, as well as among the top 15 part-time MBA programs. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine named Richmond in the top 25 for best value among private colleges and universities
As locals like to say, Richmond is "easy to love" because of its rich history, stunning architecture, natural beauty and quality of life. It's been named one of the top cities in which to live and work by numerous national sources, including Forbes magazine. As the capital of Virginia, Richmond is home to the state legislature, a growing number of Fortune 500 companies and industries ranging from finance to agriculture. In fact, Forbes also recently ranked Richmond as the sixth best city to get a job in the U.S. Nearly one million people live in the Greater Richmond region and enjoy an array of cultural opportunities including 35 museums; numerous theatre companies; a symphony, a ballet and an opera; a thriving public forum; three professional, minor-league sports teams; a coliseum for major concerts and sporting events; and much more. Located just 100 miles south of Washington, D.C., Richmond is only 90 minutes from Virginia's beaches and 90 minutes from the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains.
UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE