Assistant Professor of Statistics
Purdue University
United States

Location: West Lafayette, IN
Department: Department of Statistics, College of Science
Position Type: Non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant Professor (1-year, renewable)
Start Date: Fall 2026
Posting ID: 37710


Position Overview

The Department of Statistics at Purdue University seeks three Visiting Assistant Professors for the 2026–2027 academic year. These positions focus on teaching excellence across a broad spectrum of statistical topics, including:

  • Theoretical, methodological, computational, and applied statistics

  • Probability and data science

  • Computational finance and actuarial science

  • Machine learning and AI

  • Spatial and environmental statistics

  • Statistical genetics and genomics

The College of Science has made significant investments in data science, and the Department provides highly competitive start-up packages for faculty in Statistics.


Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field

  • Commitment to teaching excellence

  • Ability to work in the U.S. without Purdue immigration sponsorship


Application Instructions

  • Apply via the Purdue Careers portal

  • Submit: CV/resume, teaching experience, and names/emails of three references

  • References may be asked to submit letters to facsearch@stat.purdue.edu

  • Application review begins: February 16, 2026, and continues until filled

  • Background check required


Equal Opportunity Statement: Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access employer.


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