Assistant Professor of Data Science or Statistics

## Assistant Professor of Data Science or Statistics Apply locations:
Winonatime type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
October 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
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* Working Title:

** Assistant Professor of Data Science or Statistics
** Institution:
** Winona State University
** Classification

Title:

** State University Faculty
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 209:
Inter Faculty Organization
** City:
** Winona
* * FLSA:
** Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
** Salary Range:**$64,963.00 - $
** Job Description
*** Teach a variety of data science and statistics courses primarily in an in-person format.
* Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
* Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of data science or statistics.
* Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
* Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
* Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.
* Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.
* Teach courses using an innovative and modern curriculum.
* Contribute to the continued improvement of the curriculum in data science and statistics.
* Supervise capstone experiences, e.g. student research projects, internships, etc.
** Salary Range:** $64,963 - $193,146; commensurate with qualifications and experience
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Ph.D in Data Science, Statistics, or Biostatistics with an anticipated completion date before August 2027.
* Experience teaching an undergraduate data science or statistics course as the primary instructor or as a teaching assistant.
** Preferred Qualification
*** Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.
* Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.
* Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
* Demonstrated excellence in the teaching of data science or statistics at the undergraduate level as the primary instructor.
* Evidence of a commitment to continually improve the data science or statistics curriculum
* Ability to make connections with industry partners, recruit students, develop workshops, and promote our disciplines to high school students.
* Experience in the applications of data science or statistics.
* Proficiency in a variety of programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL.
* Desire to teach Python programming in our upper-division data science courses.
* Experience with one or more of the following areas: machine learning, consulting, healthcare analytics, or research in the teaching and learning of data science or statistics.
* Evidence of strong communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with colleagues.
** Other Requirements
** 1. The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.
2. A complete online application will include the following:
* A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously
* Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume
* Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
* A list of professional references with contact information
* At least three (3) letters of reference.

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** Posting Information:
** Final date to receive applications:
Review of applications begins October 15, 2026

Appointment Date:
August 16, 2027

Primary

Location:

Winona, Minnesota Type of Appointment:
Probationary/Tenure-Track
** Telework (Yes/No) No
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