Amherst College, Department of Statistics

Position ID:

3696-AP [#28480]

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Statistics

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Amherst, Massachusetts 01002, United States of America

Subject Area:

statistics

Starting Date:

2027/07/01

Salary Range:

$90,000-$130,000

Appl Deadline:

2026/10/05 23:59:59 (posted 2026/06/01)

Position Description:

The Amherst College Department of Statistics (https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/statistics) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank in statistics beginning July 1, 2027. Amherst College is one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country. The college is committed to providing financial aid that meets 100 percent of every student’s demonstrated need, and nearly 60 percent of Amherst students receive financial aid. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at teaching and mentoring a broad range of students. The college is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff and works to support all members of its community. Located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participates in the Five College Consortium. We seek colleagues actively engaged in research who can teach a wide range of courses and help foster the statistics and data science community at Amherst. The position requires a Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, or related field completed by the start of the appointment. The successful candidate will have broad intellectual interests, a strong commitment to research, and be passionate about teaching statistics and data science to undergraduates at all levels. Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester; advising students, including senior honors projects; supporting the growing statistics and data science program at the college; and contributing to the life of the department and the college. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is $90,000 to $130,000. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for benefits information. Applicants are asked to submit electronically to MathJobs.Org: a cover letter summarizing the candidate’s interest in the position; curriculum vitae; teaching statement; research statement; and three letters of recommendation (one of which should specifically focus on teaching). Applications received by October 5, 2026 will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Professor Amy Wagaman, chair of statistics, at awagaman@amherst.edu. Statement of Nondiscrimination Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the chief equity and inclusion officer, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

Further Info:

https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/statistics

31 Quadrangle Drive
SMUDD 202 AC#2239
Amherst, MA 01002