Assistant Professor

The Department of Statistics at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for at least one Tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We welcome applicants working in a broad range of areas of Statistics. Candidates should have an established research program, a compelling plan for future research, the ability to supervise both graduate and undergraduate research, and an ability to achieve excellence in teaching. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.

Work authorization visa sponsorship may be available based on the specific situation, including cost, for the selected final candidate.

The department currently comprises 18 faculty and roughly 100 graduate students in our MS, MAS, and PhD graduate programs, and has a network of faculty affiliates at nearby research agencies (National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others). Our faculty members have a wide range of expertise and are involved in various interdisciplinary graduate training and research activities. Internal and external consulting activities of the department are supported through the Graybill Statistics and Data Science Laboratory. Further information about the department and is available on our webpage http://statistics.colostate.edu/.

Applications completed by November 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST will receive full consideration, but applications may be accepted after this date until the position is filled.

• Teach statistics courses at all levels.
• Advise MS and PhD students.
• Perform world class research in statistics. Write and publish papers, obtain grant funding.
• Perform service to the department. Serve on committees. Contribute to departmental initiatives such as curriculum development.
• Other related duties.

This position does not have any direct reports.

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Statistics or a closely related field.

• Record of research accomplishments in statistics, data science, or probability.

• Ability to contribute in the areas of teaching and mentoring.

• An impactful future research agenda.

Please read the following instructions carefully and submit all required application materials. 

To apply, please upload one single PDF containing all required application materials listed below, in the order provided. Your materials should clearly outline your work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications and demonstrate how your background aligns with the required and preferred qualifications outlined in the posting. The cover letter should describe your particular interest in CSU Statistics. 

• Cover Letter 
• Detailed CV 

• Research Statement 

• Teaching Statement 

Important: The single PDF containing all application materials must be uploaded under the section labeled “Resume/CL.” Please combine all materials into one PDF and ensure they are included in the specified order. System limitations allow for a 5MB document upload. You will not be able to modify or add documents after submitting your application, so please carefully review your materials before submitting. Failure to submit the required materials as instructed may affect consideration of your application. 

If you advance to the semifinalist stage, you will receive an email with instructions to provide the contact information for three professional references. To help avoid delays in the search process, please complete this step as soon as possible.

Once you submit your references' contact information, each reference will receive an email with instructions for submitting a letter of recommendation. We will notify you with the deadline of when letters should be submitted at this stage in the hiring process.  

Please note: For semi-finalist candidates, submitted letters of recommendation, along with application materials, will be made available to the faculty of the Department of Statistics for review. 

Please direct questions about the application process to Ben Shaby at [email protected].

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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