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University of Michigan, Dept of Statistics

Position ID:
UniversityofMichigan-ASSTPROF [#28608]
Position Title:
University of Michigan Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Statistics, Data Science
Starting Date:
2027/08/25
Appl Deadline:
2026/10/31 23:59:59 (posted 2026/08/06, updated 2026/07/15, listed until 2026/11/01)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Department of Statistics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 25, 2027.

This is a university-year (nine-month) appointment. A Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field is required.

Applicants in all areas of statistics and data science who have demonstrated outstanding research potential, excellence in teaching, and a commitment to service are encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit through the MathJobs website at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28608 the following:

a curriculum vitae; an academic transcript, if less than three years post-Ph.D.; a statement of current and future research plans; a statement of teaching philosophy and experience; evidence of teaching excellence; a statement demonstrating your commitment to service; and up to three selected publications. Please also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted directly through MathJobs.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by November 1 will receive full consideration. For more information about the department, please visit https://www.lsa.umich.edu/stats/. Questions about applying for this position may be emailed to stat-posting@umich.edu.

Employment will require a successful criminal background check and candidates must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letters (optional)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Publication lists (optional)
  • Evidence of teaching excellence
  • Service statement
  • academic transcripts (optional)
  • Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://www.stat.lsa.umich.edu/
email address
 
The University of Michigan
Department of Statistics
323 West Hall
1085 South University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1107