"One Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position"

Job Details

The Department of Statistics of Rutgers University seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track position of the rank of Assistant Professor to start in Fall 2026. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in statistics or related fields.

Responsibilities of these positions include: teaching and supervising both undergraduate and graduate students, and conducting original research in statistics, AI and data science broadly defined. Our search will prioritize AI/ML/Data Science with applications in scientific discovery, but we will consider excellent applications in all areas of Statistics and Data Science. Pursuit of external research funding is expected.

Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence. Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Interested individuals should apply online through https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/262415 providing curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and arranging for submission and contact information of at least three confidential letters of reference.

Review of applications will start on November 25, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early. In addition to the department chair, our faculty members welcome the opportunities to assist with any inquiries about this position.

Pursuant to the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the academic year salary for an assistant professor will not be less than $82,110, based on the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the faculty union (AAUP-AFT) and Rutgers University.