Clemson University: College of Science: School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
Location: O-323 Martin Hall
Open Date: Apr 22, 2026
Description
The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Clemson University is seeking talented individuals for the Jeff and Karen Camm Endowed Professorship in Data Science and Decision Intelligence. This is a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level starting August 15, 2027. The position is geared towards individuals with expertise in statistics, data science, operations research or closely related fields. The ideal candidate will have one or more years of experience working in, or collaborating with, industry, and/or experience integrating AI with data science, optimization, or statistics. Alongside maintaining a strong research program, a successful candidate will be expected to teach and develop courses for our graduate and undergraduate programs; to include recently launched programs specializing in Data Science:
- M.S. and Ph.D Data Science and Statistics
- B.S. in Data Science
About the School: The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences is dedicated to Clemson's overall mission of discovery, learning, and engagement and fosters professional growth for all faculty. The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences is organized into three Divisions:
- Statistics and Operations Research: including tenured/tenure-track faculty and postdoctoral fellows in Applied Statistics and Data Science, Operations Research, and Probability and Mathematical Statistics.
- Mathematics: including tenured/tenure-track faculty and postdoctoral fellows in Algebra and Discrete Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, and Pure and Applied Analysis.
- Mathematics and Statistics Education: including Teaching Professors (of all ranks) and faculty in Mathematics/Statistics Education.
The School's research productivity aligns with Clemson's R1 research designation, and the School faculty have been granted funding from various federal agencies that totals about $3M in research expenditures annually. For more information about the School and its programs, please visit our website: Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. For more information about Clemson and working life here, please visit: Clemson is Calling.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Operations Research, or closely related field.
- Evidence of research achievements in aspects of data science and/or mathematical AI methodology connected with real-world challenges
- Interest in supervising M.S. and Ph.D students
- Strong interest in collaborating with faculty members within the school, subject-matter researchers throughout the university, or industry/government partners
Desirable Qualifications:
- Record of securing extramural research funding
- Demonstrated track record of supervising M.S. and/or Ph.D students
- Experience developing and disseminating software for applications of data science
- A history of developing and sustaining collaborative relationships within academia, industry and/or government
- Record of developing and delivering a range of data science courses at various levels
Application Instructions
For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 15, 2026. Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/185276
- Cover Letter: Applicants should indicate their motivation for applying for this position, research specialties, and their fit to the person specification in their cover letter
- Academic Curriculum Vitae
- A teaching statement outlining experience and approach to teaching
- A research statement outlining current and proposed directions of research over the next 5 years, including potential funding streams
- Names and contact information for three professional references
For questions, please email Dr. Rebecca Killick, Search Committee Chair, killick@clemson.edu.
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.