Instructor , Statistics

Position: Instructor I, Statistics
Description

New College of Florida invites applications for an instructional faculty position in undergraduate Statistics, starting in August, 2026.

The successful candidate will be prepared to teach undergraduate statistics courses, with a primary focus on multi-section introductory courses that serve a broad range of students. This is a full time instructional position with a typical workload of 3 courses per semester or equivalent hours via other instructional duties (such as lab supervision). Moreover, candidates will also have the opportunity to sponsor individual and group tutorials, independent study projects, and serve on senior thesis committees.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are flexible and willing to collaborate with the instructional faculty at New College as part of a team highly committed to effective undergraduate teaching.

The Instructor will teach undergraduate statistics courses, with a primary focus on multi-section introductory courses that serve a broad range of students.

Examples of Duties

* Teach multi-section Introductory Statistics

* Start teaching August 2026 in the classroom

* Full time Instructional position with a typical workload of 3 courses per semester or equivalent hours via other instructional duties (such as lab supervision)

* Sponsor individual and group tutorials

* Independent study projects, and serve on senior thesis committees

* Flexible and willing to collaborate with the instructional faculty at New College as part of a team highly committed to effective undergraduate teaching

* Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

* A Masters in Statistics or a closely related technical field is required by the date of employment

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online at

A complete application includes:

(1) cover letter,

(2) curriculum vitae,

(3) statement of teaching philosophy (including reflection on courses taught and/or course proposals),

(4) graduate transcript (may be unofficial for initial application)

(5) names and email addresses of three scholars to provide letters of recommendation (at least two of which should evaluate teaching)

Also, if available, candidates are encouraged to supply a sample of instructional evaluations from students, especially from introductory statistics courses.

To ensure full consideration, all materials should be received by January 15, 2026, but applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

New College of Florida, an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with all federal, state, and

Florida Board of Governors regulations. In accordance with state law, all employees are subject

to a background check at the time of hiring.

About New College

New College is driven by a mission to be the best liberal arts college in America. New College,

the nationally recognized honors college of the State University System of Florida, is an

innovative liberal arts institution where students learn how to think, not what to think.

Founded in 1960, the College has garnered national acclaim for its rigorous academics as

students chart their own academic course with the assistance of faculty advisors and written

assessments are given instead of letter grades. Conducting research is an important part of the

undergraduate curriculum at New College with each student completing a senior thesis to graduate.

The New College campus sits on the scenic Sarasota Bay and directly adjacent to one of the

fastest-growing airports in the nation. The region consistently ranks among the best for quality

of life, featuring world-famous beaches, historic architecture, and iconic fine & performing arts institutions.