Assistant Professor of Statistics

Position overview

Salary range:
Off-Scale salaries and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. A reasonable estimated salary range for this position is $119,000 to $134,500, inclusive of the salary scale and off‑scale salary components.

Open date: September 22, 2025

Most recent review date: Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Statistics at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a full‑time tenure‑track faculty position in Statistics. This search and hiring will be conducted at the assistant professor rank. The search will be primarily in Data Science, but all areas of Statistics and Machine Learning will be considered. Individuals specializing in foundational research in data science or in statistical methods for large, complex or massive data are especially encouraged to apply.

A Ph.D. in Statistics or a related area is required. Candidates must possess (or demonstrate the potential to achieve) a strong record in research, teaching, and service. Candidates must also have the ability to teach lower‑division statistics courses, upper‑division core courses in statistics, and graduate‑level statistics courses, and must be strongly committed to providing service to the department, university, and statistics communities.

In connection with the new undergraduate major in Data Science housed in the Department of Statistics, teaching experience in areas of data science is preferred.

Off‑Scale salaries and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system‑wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. A reasonable estimated salary range for this position is $119,000 to $134,500, inclusive of the salary scale and off‑scale salary components.

The start date for these positions is July 1, 2026. The following are required for application: cover letter, Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching, curriculum vitae, letters of reference, and transcripts (if PhD obtained during 2021 or later). The positions will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit all required materials by November 23, 2025.

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• Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field.
• Strong commitment to teaching, with ability to teach all lower‑division statistics courses, upper‑division core and graduate‑level statistics courses.
• Strong commitment to providing service to the department, university and statistics community.
• Demonstrated interest and potential to achieve an outstanding record of research, teaching, and service.

• Teaching experience in the area of data science in connection with the new undergraduate major in Data Science housed in the Department of Statistics.

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research – Highlight the work you are most proud of, explain your reasoning, and describe how you independently addressed challenges in the process.
• Statement of Teaching
• Transcripts – Required if PhD obtained during 2021 or later.
• Authorization to Release Information Form – Required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

• 3-5 letters of reference required.

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