University of Texas at Austin, Department of Statistics and Data Sciences
Position ID:
UTAustin_SDS-SDSPTF [#27990]
Position Title:
Professional Track Faculty Positions in Statistics and Data Sciences (Fall 2026)
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Austin, Texas 78712, United States of America
Appl Deadline:
2026/02/16 11:59PM
(posted 2026/01/16, listed until 2026/02/16)
(posted 2026/01/16, listed until 2026/02/16)Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Statistics and Data Sciences (SDS) at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for multiple professional-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Instruction. SDS is the newest and fastest‑growing department in the College of Natural Sciences and is dedicated to delivering high‑quality, innovative education in statistics and data science across the university. Our programs include an undergraduate major and minor in Statistics and Data Science, an M.S. and Ph.D. in Statistics, an undergraduate certificate in Applied Statistical Modeling, and an online M.S. in Data Science offered in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science. SDS is internationally recognized for excellence in statistical methodology and theory, applied statistics, data science, biostatistics, and machine learning.The department currently has 25 tenured/tenure-track and 9 professional-track faculty members. While professional-track faculty are not eligible for tenure, we hire with the intent that all new faculty will build lasting careers as part of our community. The department is committed to investing in the professional growth of all of our faculty.
Austin, the capital of Texas, is a center for high-technology industry, including companies such as 3M, Amazon, AMD, Apple, Applied Materials, AT&T, Dell, Google, IBM, National Instruments, and Samsung. Much of Austin’s lifestyle is driven by outdoor activities, media, and music.
More information about the department is here: https://stat.utexas.edu/ ;
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in statistics, biostatistics, data science, or a related discipline by August 2026. We especially welcome applicants with teaching experience or professional practice as a statistician, biostatistician, or data scientist; these experiences are valued but not required.
Application Instructions
This search is being conducted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/179942
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, and a teaching statement. As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to provide the names and email addresses of two individuals who are willing to provide letters of support via Interfolio. A link to a professional website may be provided on the candidate’s CV.
Applications for the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Instruction position will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, but priority will be given to applications received on or before February 16, 2026.
The department is committed to respecting the confidentiality of the search process.
A background check will be conducted on applicants selected for the positions.
Questions about the search process should be directed to Professor Jay Bartroff, SDS Professional-Track Faculty Search Committee Chair and SDS Associate Chair. Please send inquiries to statjobs@austin.utexas.edu instead of emailing the search committee chair directly.
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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.- Email:
- Postal Mail:
- Welch 5.216
105 E 24th St D9800
Austin, TX 78705
- Welch 5.216
- Web Page: https://stat.utexas.edu/