"Lecturer in Statistics"

Job Details

Position Summary

The Department of Statistics at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for the position of Lecturer, starting August 1, 2026. This is a 9-month full time non-tenure-track faculty position with a career ladder. The person in this position is expected to teach a variety of undergraduate and lower-level graduate courses spanning a range of topics in statistics and data science. The person hired is expected to be engaged in the activities of the department and to play a major role in advancing the university’s teaching mission.

The position includes expectations to participate in departmental and institutional service activities, and to maintain a program of professional development.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications should include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy and experience relevant to the position description, 4) a copy of the graduate school transcript (need not be official); and 5) names and contact information for at least three references. References will be contacted by the Search Committee.

All applications received by March 16, 2026, will receive full consideration and review will continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to Interim Department Head, Dr. Dan Hall (danhall@uga.edu).

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2658P
Working Title: Lecturer in Statistics
Department: Franklin-Statistics

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). ... [abbreviated for brevity, full details in original]

Position Information

Classification Title: Lecturer
Faculty Rank: Lecturer
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in statistics, data science, or a related discipline by the time of appointment.

Additional Requirements

Candidates with a doctorate in education coupled with a master’s degree in statistics, data science, or biostatistics will also receive consideration. ...

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Credentials should reflect a strong commitment to teaching statistics and/or data science courses and have a record of accomplishment in instruction.

Duties/Responsibilities

Instruction
Percentage Of Time: 100

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy