"Associate / Full Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Mathematics & Statistics"

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Boston University invites applications for a tenured position in Statistics at the Associate or Full Professor level. Ph.D. required. The starting salary for this position will be $140,000 to $240,000. The ideal candidate would also be interested in serving as the Director of our Program in Statistics. Our department is committed to building and sustaining a diverse and cohesive community of scholars. In addition to describing their commitment to research and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level, we particularly encourage applicants to indicate how they can meaningfully contribute to an equitable and inclusive community in our department.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas.

Required Skills

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter describing your research and teaching interests, a CV, and the names and contact information for three references (no actual letters, just names and contact information) to mathjobs.org for the Associate/Full Professor Statistics Search. Review of applications will start on December 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Pending final administrative approval, the appointment start date is July 1, 2026.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society's most pressing challenges.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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