Assistant Professor of Statistics
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.
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