Assistant/Associate Professor of Applied Statistics - 527787
About The Position
The Department of Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science at the Culverhouse College of Business, University of Alabama, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Applied Statistics. The appointment may be made at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with the individual's record, with a start date of August 16, 2026. Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Statistics or closely related fields with documented research in statistics. Successful candidates are expected to conduct and lead independent research in Statistics. The College and the Department support foundational as well as interdisciplinary research. Candidates with expertise and interests in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data and network analysis, computational and Bayesian methods, are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- PhD in Statistics or closely related fields with documented research in statistics
- For the Assistant Professor position, candidates must provide tangible evidence of a strong commitment to original, high-impact research with clear potential for publication in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals. For the Associate Professor position, candidates should demonstrate an established and sustained research agenda, with a record of publications in high-quality academic outlets.
- Evidence of interest in and enthusiasm for teaching excellence. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring is required for the Associate Professor position.
- Willingness to provide service for the operation and functioning of the department, school, and university.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise and interests in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data and network analysis, computational and Bayesian methods.
- Experience, desire, and flexibility to teach a range of undergraduate & graduate (MS, MBA, PhD) statistics and analytics courses.
- Candidates with strong academic accomplishments, including scholarly recognition and external funding support, are encouraged to apply for the Associate Professor position.
Responsibilities
- Teaching courses in the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in the department's statistics area
- Conducting academic research and publishing in high quality peer-reviewed journals
- Generating external research funding
- Engaging in service as assigned by the department, college, and university
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
