The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure-track position in statistics, broadly defined, to begin in the Fall 2027 semester. 

Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduate students, located in the Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape. The College is located in Poughkeepsie, home to a culturally diverse community, and benefits from convenient commuter rail access to New York City. Vassar faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and studios and in individually-mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on college-wide and departmental committees. The College maintains a generous leave policy, provides strong support for research, and encourages multidisciplinary approaches to teaching. 

Vassar College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of an individual’s qualifications to contribute to meeting Vassar College’s educational objectives and its institutional needs, which includes promoting a respect for difference and creating a learning environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive. Candidates who can contribute to these goals through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact careers@vassar.edu. 

Candidates for this position must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and inclusivity in undergraduate education and must have completed a Ph.D. in statistics or related field at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship and will further develop the statistics pathway in the major, and help support growing student interest in statistics and data science at the College. The teaching load in the first year is four courses, and in subsequent years will be four classroom courses plus one “intensive” – a small-enrollment, closely mentored experience for undergraduates. 

Vassar’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a rigorous and inclusive major, organized in three pathways: core mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics. Faculty teach broadly across the curriculum and deeply in their areas of interest, maintain active scholarly programs, serve in administrative and leadership roles at the College and beyond, and contribute to interdisciplinary activities across the College, such as the recently formed Data Science and Society initiative.  Additional information about the department and its faculty can be obtained from the department web site at https://www.vassar.edu/math.

Pay Transparency Statement: The annual starting salary range for this position is $101,000 to $111,000 (USD). This range includes new faculty appointments beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock as well as Assistant Professors with previous tenure-line experience who will be on an accelerated tenure clock. When extending an offer of employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) candidate’s education/training, work experience, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations. This salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting. The starting salary for an Assistant Professor in this position with a PhD beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock in Fall 2027 is $105,000.

Review of applicant materials will begin on October 02, 2026 and will continue until the position has been filled. There is no guarantee that applications received after October 02, 2026 will be reviewed.  At least one of the three required reference letters should address the candidate's potential as a teacher.  More information about the required Community Impact Statement may be found at https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/community-impact-statement/.

Please contact Jan Cameron, department chair, at jacameron@vassar.edu with any questions.