The Carleton College Department of Mathematics and Statistics seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor in Statistics to begin September 1, 2026. This is a two-year appointment for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 academic years. A PhD in statistics, biostatistics or data science in hand or imminent completion by September 1 is preferred; a master’s degree is required. Candidates with a PhD in a closely related field may be considered, but they must have training in statistics and be proficient with the R statistical programming language.

Carleton is committed to developing its faculty to better reflect the breadth of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups at Carleton are strongly encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in applicants who can contribute to our continuing efforts to attract, support, and retain students from historically underserved groups. 

Responsibilities include teaching six statistics courses per year (spread out over our calendar of three ten-week terms). The Department of Mathematics and Statistics resides in the Center for Mathematics and Computing, with excellent facilities including a dedicated statistics lab, recently updated classrooms, and a flexible space for working with students. The faculty is passionate about teaching and actively engaged in scholarship. The department, which includes five statisticians, offers a major in statistics and a new minor in statistics and data science. We offer unique undergraduate opportunities including research experiences and a statistical consulting class in which students work in teams on data analysis projects solicited from the local community. For further information about the department consult the Carleton mathematics and statistics website.

To apply, submit the following materials: 

For any questions about the position, please contact the chair of the search committee, Adam Loy, at statsearch@carleton.edu. 

Carleton is a highly selective liberal arts college with a student body of approximately 2,000. Located in the thriving two-college town of Northfield, Minnesota, it is forty-five miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, in easy reach of a vibrant metropolitan area that is home to three million people and rich cultural resources. Information about Carleton, Northfield, and the Twin Cities is available at https://www.carleton.edu/faculty-candidates/. 

Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities. 

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $73,800 and $78,690. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including: 

            ○ A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution 

            ○ Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 

            ○ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees 

We will begin to review applications on January 15th, 2026, after which we will continue to review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.