Assistant Professor of Statistics
Job no : 519413
Work type : On Campus
Location : Normal, Illinois
Title : Assistant Professor of Statistics
Division Name : Academic Affairs
College / Unit : College of Arts and Sciences
Department : Mathematics
Campus Location : Normal, IL
Job Summary
The Mathematics Department at Illinois State University is seeking applications for one tenure-track position in Statistics to begin August 16, 2025.
Candidates will need to be able to teach a wide range of courses and show a strong commitment to quality teaching. Candidates in all areas of statistics and data science with outstanding research potential are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities. Duties include teaching statistics courses for major and general departmental programs, engaging in research, and completing relevant department service.
Refereed research publications, quality teaching, professional involvement, and service are required for promotion and tenure.
The Department and the College of Arts and Sciences are committed to increasing faculty who promote equity, diversity and inclusion in their teaching, research, and service.
ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community.
Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service. ISU is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information
Department and Programs :
The Mathematics Department has more than 30 tenure-track faculty and belongs to the College of Arts and Sciences. The department offers B.
S and M.S. degrees in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education. The department is also the lead in the new interdisciplinary Data Science B.
S. degree. The undergraduate program includes sequences in statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, and mathematics education.
The master’s program offers specializations in applied statistics, actuarial science, biomathematics, mathematics education, and pure mathematics.
The department also provides numerous service and general education mathematics courses.
The department has diverse research groups in statistics, data science, actuarial sciences, algebra, biomathematics, discrete mathematics, and mathematics education.
The Statistics, Data Science, and Pure and Applied Math groups convene regular research seminars, and the department frequently hosts regional research conferences.
See our web page at math.illinoisstate.edu