Assistant Professor-Tenure System

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Commensurate with Experience Location: East Lansing Categories: Education/Training, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union Position Summary We seek outstanding candidates from all areas of statistics and applied probability . Candidates who develop innovative statistical or probabilistic theory and methodology, as well as those whose work is motivated by or contributes to important applications, are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in scholars whose research has the potential to address pressing issues in science and society through advances in statistical and probabilistic thinking, methodology, computation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidates will be expected to develop and sustain internationally recognized research programs, pursue opportunities for external research funding, provide high-quality instruction and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to the missions of the Department, College, and University.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate -Statistics or a closely related field Minimum Requirements Applicants must have a Ph.D. in statistics or a closely related field by the position start date. Candidates should demonstrate strong potential to develop an independent and impactful research program and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and student mentoring. Desired Qualifications Applicants from all areas of statistics and applied probability will be considered.

We particularly encourage applicants whose research demonstrates excellence and the potential for significant scholarly impact. Required Application Materials Applicants should submit the following materials electronically through the Michigan State University employment website: 1. A cover letter describing the applicant's interest in the position; 2. A curriculum vitae; 3.

A research statement describing past accomplishments, current research, and future research directions; 4. A teaching and mentoring statement describing the applicant's experience and philosophy regarding undergraduate and graduate education and student mentorship; and 5. Three or more letters of reference that comment on the applicant’s research and teaching.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2026 , and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications received by November 30, 2026, will receive full consideration. Questions regarding the positions may be directed to the search committee at [email protected] . Please note this is a union position represented by the Union for Tenure System Faculty.

The university is working with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement MSU is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees' work and personal life and offers employment assistance to the spouse or partner of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions. Review of Applications Begins On 11/30/2026 Website www.stt.natsci.msu.edu Department Statement The Department is distinctive in having strong research programs in both statistics and probability and offers a stimulating intellectual environment for interactions across these areas. The Department significantly added expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence in recent years. The Department offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs and contributes broadly to statistical and data science education across Michigan State University.

Faculty members have opportunities to collaborate with researchers throughout MSU, a leading research university with strengths spanning the natural sciences, engineering, computational sciences, agriculture, environmental sciences, health and biomedical sciences, and the social sciences. Additional information about the Department of Statistics and Probability is available through the Department's website www.stt.natsci.msu.edu. MSU Statement Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Sep 16, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Sep 16, 2028 Eastern Daylight Time Refer a friend Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Subscribe Recaptcha Privacy agreement Search results Position Location Unit Sub-Area Opened Closes Assistant Professor-Tenure System Job No: 1166557 East Lansing College Of Natural Science FAS- Fac./Acad Staff Sep 16, 2026 02:20 PM Sep 16, 2028 11:55 PM Open Until Filled The Department of Statistics and Probability at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for two tenure-system faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027.

Current opportunities Position Location Unit Sub-Area Opened Closes Assistant Professor-Tenure System Job No: 1166557 East Lansing College Of Natural Science FAS- Fac./Acad Staff Sep 16, 2026 02:20 PM Sep 16, 2028 11:55 PM Open Until Filled The Department of Statistics and Probability at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for two tenure-system faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. Powered by PageUp Applicant Login Subscribe to Job Alerts Accommodations Job Search Filter Results Work type Faculty/Academic Staff 1 Categories Area of Interest Education/Training 1 Full Time/Part Time Full Time (90-100%) 1 Group Tenure System Faculty 1 Union/Non-Union Non-Union 1 Locations Michigan East Lansing 1 Quick Links PageUp Accessibility Help Applicant Resources Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Equal Opportunity is the Law EEO is the Law Poster Supplement Pay Transparency Policy Affirmative Action and EEO Policy Statement Social Media and Feeds Facebook Twitter MSUHR Source Online Tweets by msuhr Contacts 1407 S. Harrison Road East Lansing, MI 48823 Phone: 517-353-4434 Toll Free: 800-353-4434 Visit: hr.msu.edu Email HR Call Us: (517) 353-4434 Contact Information Privacy Statement Call MSU: (517) 355-1855 Visit: msu.edu MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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