Assistant Professor of Statistics

Purdue University

Location: West Lafayette, IN
Department: Department of Statistics, College of Science
Position Type: Non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant Professor (1-year, renewable)
Start Date: Fall 2026
Posting ID: 37710

Position Overview

The Department of Statistics at Purdue University seeks three Visiting Assistant Professors for the 2026–2027 academic year. These positions focus on teaching excellence across a broad spectrum of statistical topics, including:

• Theoretical, methodological, computational, and applied statistics
• Probability and data science
• Computational finance and actuarial science
• Machine learning and AI
• Spatial and environmental statistics
• Statistical genetics and genomics

The College of Science has made significant investments in data science, and the Department provides highly competitive start-up packages for faculty in Statistics.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field
• Commitment to teaching excellence
• Ability to work in the U.S. without Purdue immigration sponsorship

Application Instructions

• Apply via the Purdue Careers portal
• Submit: CV/resume, teaching experience, and names/emails of three references
• References may be asked to submit letters to facsearch@stat.purdue.edu
• Application review begins: February 16, 2026, and continues until filled
• Background check required

Equal Opportunity Statement: Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access employer.