Assistant Professor, Tenure track, Department of Statistical Science

Assistant Professor, Tenure track, Department of Statistical Science at Baylor University in Waco, TX

Full-Time

Statistics

Waco, TX

The Department of Statistical Science at Baylor University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position starting in Fall 2027 at the Assistant Professor rank.

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in statistics or a related discipline by the time of the appointment.

We prefer candidates with:

• Demonstrated research interests and accomplishments in data science and/or biostatistics.
• A sustained record of or demonstration of potential for research excellence and continued research productivity.
• The ability and interest to teach undergraduate and graduate students, and to provide research mentorship to students in our doctoral program.

Candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H-1B petition.

About Baylor University:
Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification. Baylor is also noted on the honor roll of  Great Colleges to Work For  by Modern Think. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state.

As a Christian university with historic Baptist roots and as reflected in the Notice of Non-Discrimination, Baylor strives to be a place characterized by civility and respect. We believe each student, faculty, staff, and administrator is made in the image of God. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.