Assistant Professor of Statistics

Overview

The Williams College Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track position in Statistics, beginning fall 2025, at the rank of assistant professor. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Statistics or a closely related field by the time of appointment. We seek candidates who show evidence and/or promise of excellence in teaching students from diverse backgrounds and a strong research program that can engage undergraduate students.

The department provides a vibrant and collegial setting for student education and faculty research. For more information on the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Statistics major, visit .

Williams College is located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. Further information about the college is available at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Teach two courses per semester and a winter term course every other January.
• Teach introductory statistics, core courses for the statistics major, and electives in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Advise student colloquia (the capstone experience for seniors) and mentor senior thesis students.
• Establish an independent research program that leads to scholarly publications.
• Participate in the college’s teaching and scholarly support resources (e.g., shared computer cluster for parallel computation, teaching center, grants office, professional development funds).

• Ph.D. in Statistics or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Evidence and/or promise of excellence in teaching students from diverse backgrounds and a strong research program that engages undergraduates.

• Submit your application via Interfolio:
• Materials: cover letter addressed to the Statistics Hiring Chair, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and three letters of recommendation (at least one addressing teaching experience or potential).
• In your materials, address how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or community service support the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. The department encourages applications from scholars traditionally underrepresented in statistics.
• Questions about the position can be directed to mailto:stats hiring.

• Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled; however, all applications received by October 1, 2024 will be guaranteed full consideration.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Further information is available at the Williams College background check policy.
• Williams College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.