Assistant Professor of Statistics

Assistant Professor of Statistics

Location: Williams College, Massachusetts

Open Date: Jul 16, 2024

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a tenure‑track position in Statistics, beginning fall 2025, at the rank of assistant professor.

We seek candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong research program that engages undergraduate students.

• Teach two courses per semester and a winter term course every other January.
• Provide instruction in introductory statistics, core courses for the statistics major, and electives in your area of expertise.
• Advise student colloquia and mentor senior thesis students.

Establish an independent research program that results in scholarly publications. Positions include support for faculty teaching and scholarship, a shared computer cluster, a new teaching center, a grants office, a professional development fund, and internal research funding opportunities.

• Ph.D. in Statistics or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Evidence or promise of excellence in teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
• Research program that engages undergraduate students.
• Strong record or potential for scholarly publication.

• Submit a cover letter addressed to the Statistics Hiring Chair, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and a research statement.
• Provide three letters of recommendation, at least one commenting on teaching experience or potential.
• Address how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, or community service might support our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Contact statshiring for questions.

Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We promote equal opportunity and make all employment decisions on a non‑discriminatory basis.

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