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.
Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Statistics or a closely related discipline by August 1, 2027. Review of applications will begin on 10/01/2026 and continue until the position is filled.
For additional information or to apply for this position (position #999705), please visit the UNCG SpartanTalent website at https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research interests.
UNCG is a Minority Serving Institution. UNCG and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics foster an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and support community-engaged research. UNCG is located in Greensboro, the largest city in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and the third-most populous city in the state. Greensboro is a vibrant city with nearly 300,000 residents and more than 47,000 college students and is known for its expansive parks and greenway system, arts, music, and sports. UNCG is an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V employer.