This position is a full-time, nine-month appointment located on Truman’s campus in Kirksville, Missouri. In addition to the duties and responsibilities described below, faculty are expected to contribute to the campus culture of the Liberal Arts and Sciences and interdisciplinarity by teaching in the University’s core curriculum (The Dialogues) and contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives and coursework as needed. 

Position: The School of Science and Mathematics at Truman State University is seeking applicants for one full-time, nine-month Tenure-Track position in Statistics and Data Science to begin August 2026. The position is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor. 

Truman is looking for field-specific expertise accompanied by an ability to teach to students following a broad range of pathways in the liberal arts and sciences. Truman's Data Science and Statistics programs support our excellent undergraduate students as well as a variety of cross-disciplinary areas within our liberal arts and sciences institution, with ample opportunities for summer teaching and research mentoring. 

Responsibilities: 

• Teach, develop, and improve classes in data science, statistics, and related areas supporting Truman's liberal arts and sciences mission 

• Advise and mentor students, including supervising undergraduate student projects and Master's theses 

• Perform scholarly activity consistent with Truman's teacher-scholar model 

• Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community 

 • Perform other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications: 

• A doctoral degree (by the start date) in statistics, data science, analytics or a closely related field with substantial relevant graduate coursework and/or teaching experience in statistics and/or data science — Candidates with non-traditional data science training should explain their background in their cover letter. 

• Coursework, teaching, work, or other experience using R Statistical Software 

Preferred Criteria: Candidates will receive preferred consideration who provide: 

• Evidence of strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; 

• Demonstrated potential for and evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate courses in statistics and data science and graduate courses in data science and analytical storytelling, particularly those focused on data communication; 

• Skill and background with R and other modern data science programming languages such as Python and SQL and analytics tools such as PowerBI and Tableau; 

• Ability to advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including supervision of capstone projects, masters' theses, and other research projects; 

• Experience with and interest in cross- and interdisciplinary curriculum opportunities, including departmental and campus seminar courses and curricular connections to other disciplines and programs; 

• Evidence of and potential for scholarly activity consistent with the teacher-scholar model, where faculty research supports and connects to student learning, at a level that would allow appointment to Truman's graduate faculty within the first year of hire; and 

• Desire and ability to support Truman’s liberal arts and sciences mission inside and outside of the department, including an understanding of the role of analytical storytelling as a component of data science, and how statistics and data science students should learn to consider communication, ethics, and their broader impact on society. 

Evaluation of Applicants: All applicants will be evaluated on academic qualifications; support for the liberal arts and sciences mission of the University; teaching philosophy and experience; demonstrated potential for success in teaching statistics and/or data science courses; a research plan that complements or diversifies current directions in the department and is amenable to involving undergraduate students; evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills; and demonstrated alignment with the department’s needs. 

Benefits: Truman offers a comprehensive benefits package including life, health, and disability insurance, retirement contributions, paid sick leave, and a stipend for moving expenses. Paid parental leave and a tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. More details: https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/. ;

Program: Truman's Computer and Data Sciences department offers undergraduate majors in computer science, statistics, and data science, as well as an online Masters Degree in Data Science and Analytic Storytelling. The department expects to include 15 full-time faculty members with a variety of specialties who support our programs and campus-wide needs with over 90 sections of undergraduate and graduate computer science, statistics, and data science courses annually. We also offer minors and certificates in computer science, statistics, and data science, and actively support interdisciplinary areas such as actuary science, environmental science, mathematical biology, and cognitive science. More information about the department can be found at http://www.truman.edu. ;

The University: Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community. Our approximately 3,000 students thrive in a challenging, yet supportive, academic environment. More than 25% engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Nearly 40% gain leadership experience, and nearly half go on to graduate or professional school. 

Founded in 1867, Truman focuses on student learning outcomes and emphasizes high-impact experiences such as internships, research, and study abroad opportunities. Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among the state’s public four-year colleges and universities. For nearly three decades, Truman has been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest regional category by U.S. News & World Report, and Washington Monthly consistently ranks Truman as one of the best master’s universities in the nation. For more information about our mission and values and to see additional rankings and acknowledgments, visit truman.edu/about. 

The Community: Located in northeast Missouri, Kirksville is a cultural and economic hub in the region. In addition to being the home of Truman, Kirksville is the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and features a medical school, dental school, and community college. The Kirksville School District is consistently recognized for academic excellence. The community takes pride in several annual events including the Red, White and Blue Festival, the Red Barn Arts and Craft Festival, and the FLATS Trail Half-Marathon. The charming downtown area features an arts center, local shops, and restaurants, and it is the site of numerous community events including weekly farmers’ markets and summer concerts on the courthouse lawn. Just a few minutes outside of town is beautiful Thousand Hills State Park with hiking and biking opportunities surrounding the 700-acre Forest Lake. Kirksville offers easy access by car to Kansas City, St. Louis, and Des Moines. Daily flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago O’Hare provide quick access to one of the country’s major metropolitan areas. More information about Kirksville can be found at visitkirksville.com. 

Application: Applications must be submitted electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/174805. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. 

Completed applications must include: 

• a letter of application that clearly addresses the qualifications and evaluative criteria listed above, 

• a current curriculum vitae, 

• a statement of teaching philosophy that reflects on our liberal arts and sciences mission, 

• a sustainable research/scholarship plan that includes a mentorship philosophy for engaging undergraduate students in your scholarly pursuits, 

• contact information for at least three references, and 

• official or unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official graduate transcripts are required at the time of hire). 

Review of applications will begin 11/20/2025 and will continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degrees if transcripts are not available. Final candidates are required to successfully pass a background check. Questions about this position may be directed to the chair of the Department of Computer and Data Sciences, K. Scott Alberts, at salberts@truman.edu. 

Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu. 

Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.