Assistant Professor of Statistics
Join Amherst College as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Statistics starting July 1, 2027.
Best for:Best for statisticians and data scientists with a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts teaching and active research.
Overview
The Amherst College Department of Statistics invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank to begin on July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses per semester, mentor undergraduate students across all levels including senior honors projects, and maintain an active research agenda. As part of a premier liberal arts college, the appointee will contribute significantly to the growing statistics and data science program and participate in the wider academic community. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
What you'll do
- Teach two courses per semester across various levels of statistics and data science
- Advise undergraduate students, including supervising senior honors projects
- Conduct active, high-quality scholarly research in statistics or a related discipline
- Support the expansion and academic life of the statistics and data science program
- Contribute to the broader department, college community, and campus diversity initiatives
Requirements
Degree required: Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching statistics and data science to undergraduates
- Active engagement in scholarly research with strong publication potential
- Ability to mentor and advise diverse student populations and senior projects
- Broad intellectual interests spanning statistics and data science
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-05 · open until filled
Applicants should submit their application materials electronically through MathJobs.Org. Required documents include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and three letters of recommendation. Inquiries can be directed to the department chair via email.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement
- Research statement
- 3 reference letters
Contact
Amy Wagaman· Chair of Statistics
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