Iowa State University – Ames, IA
Position Title:
Two Assistant Professors in Statistics
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Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Statistics, jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University, seeks two tenure-track assistant professors with expertise in statistics and data science. One of the positions will have a particular emphasis on sports analytics. The successful candidate will develop and sustain a high-quality and high-impact research program, successfully compete for external funding, and collaborate with world-class researchers at Iowa State in statistics and other disciplines. Further, the successful candidate will engage in professional and institutional service, teach graduate and undergraduate students, and advise graduate students in one of the first and largest statistics graduate programs in the country.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in statistics or a closely related discipline
Preferred Qualifications:
• Foundational training in statistics and data science
• The ability to teach statistics and data science classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• The ability to develop and sustain a high-impact research program with the potential to secure external research funding
• The ability to contribute to Iowa State University’s growing strength in data science and sports analytics
College Information:
The Iowa State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of the world’s leading institutions of agriculture, with more than 160 years of leadership in science, education and extension. The college educates future leaders, conducts mission-oriented research, and shares new knowledge for the betterment of Iowa and the world. The college is one of eight colleges at Iowa State University, which is one of the most influential land grant universities in the nation.
Central to Iowa State University’s mission, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) is a collaborative, vibrant community of faculty, students and staff, committed to learning, research, and innovation. With 21 departments, one professional school, 49 majors, and over 20 interdisciplinary programs, LAS faculty support student success and engage in pathbreaking research across a wide range of fields.
Application Instructions:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by Oct 1, 2026. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Contact information for three references
• Graduate transcript(s)
• Additional documents submitted as one combined PDF:
a) Research statement
b) Teaching statement
For any questions regarding the application, please contact Kathy Kiesling (kiesling@iastate.edu).
Number of Months Per Year: 09 Month Work Period
Time Type: Full Time
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
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