"Open Rank Faculty Positions in Statistics and Data Science"

Open Rank Faculty Position in Statistics and Data Science

Department of Statistics

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Statistics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for an open rank faculty (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) position in Statistics and Data Science (100% for 9 months). All areas of Statistics and Data Science are welcome.

The University of Illinois is a premier public institution providing an outstanding environment for research, educational innovation, and outreach to the public and private sectors. The Research Park at the University of Illinois is a leading technology hub with 120+ companies present in the park. The University also has an active and successful dual-career program for academic couples. Champaign-Urbana is a lively, connected community with a metro area population of over 230,000.

The Department of Statistics is a vibrant, growing department with nearly 1000 undergraduate majors and 200 graduate students, and a rich history of research in statistical theory, methods and computation, as well as machine learning and other interdisciplinary applications.

Successful candidates are expected to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish and maintain an active and independent research program, and provide service to the department, the university and the profession. Applicants at the assistant professor level should provide evidence of potential for research and high-quality teaching effectiveness. Applicants at the associate/full professor level should provide evidence of established research and teaching effectiveness appropriate for appointment with tenure.

Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science or a related field at time of appointment. The anticipated starting date is August 16, 2026. Candidates who will complete all the Ph.D. requirements within the first appointment year may be appointed at the rank of Instructor. After the Ph.D. requirement is met, the appointment will be changed to Assistant Professor.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $130,000 to $140,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $140,000 to $160,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $160,000 to $230,000 at the Full Professor level, for a 9-month service basis. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. It is not typical for a beginning Assistant Professor to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for the position.

Application Instructions – all applications

To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and submit application materials by November 3, 2025 at 6pm CST to ensure full consideration. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered. Interviews may take place before the closing date, but all applications received by the closing date will receive full consideration for an open position.

For Assistant Professor applicants: Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, research and teaching statements, up to 3 representative publications, and contact information for three professional references. Referees will be contacted electronically within 1-2 business days after submission of the application. We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the “Resume/CV” section.

For Associate/Full Professor applicants: Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and contact information for three professional references. After a review of the applicant’s record, the search committee may then solicit letters of reference. We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the “Resume/CV” section.

Resources: The University of Illinois has an active and successful dual career academic couple program and a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff. To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community please visit these sites: Dual Career Program | Benefits | Living in Champaign-Urbana | Work-Life Balance & Family Friendly Programs.

Questions about the position may be directed to stat-search@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.