SMU 26-27 Open Rank Teaching Professor of Statistics and Data Science

SMU 26-27 Open Rank Teaching Professor of Statistics and Data Science . Southern Methodist University: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences . Dallas . The Department of Statistics and Data Science at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, open-rank teaching professor position beginning August 1, 2027.

The appointment may be made at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, or Teaching Professor, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics and data science; contribute to curriculum development, course coordination, and continuous improvement of instructional programs; mentor students; and participate in departmental, college, and university service. The department values excellent instruction, thoughtful use of modern computational tools, and the ability to connect statistical foundations with contemporary data science practice. An important component of the position will be developing and teaching courses in artificial intelligence and its applications to statistics and data science, including machine learning and generative AI.

The successful candidate will also help integrate the responsible, rigorous, and reproducible use of AI methods and tools across the statistics and data science curriculum. Department and University The Department of Statistics and Data Science is the academic home for research and teaching in statistics and data science at SMU. The department offers bachelor's degrees in Statistical Science and Data Science, the MS in Data Science and Applied Statistics, and the online Master of Science in Data Science. Its doctoral offerings comprise the PhD in Statistics and Data Science and the PhD in Biostatistics.

Faculty teach and mentor students across these programs and collaborate throughout the University and the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Additional information is available at smu.edu/statistics. Southern Methodist University is a nationally ranked private research university in Dallas, Texas. SMU offers a collegial academic environment, a broad interdisciplinary community, and access to the professional, cultural, and technological resources of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. .

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD or equivalent terminal degree in statistics, data science, biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative field, completed by August 1, 2027. Demonstrated experience teaching statistics, data science, or closely related quantitative courses at the college level. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and the ability to teach a broad range of courses using modern statistical computing tools. Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to mentor students from varied academic backgrounds.

For appointment above the assistant rank, a sustained record of teaching excellence, curricular contribution, leadership, and service commensurate with the proposed rank.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing or coordinating statistics or data science curricula. Experience with applied, collaborative, consulting, or industry-facing data science work. Experience teaching with reproducible computing workflows and current software environments. Experience developing or teaching courses in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or generative AI, particularly with applications to statistics and data science.

Evidence of effective student mentoring, program leadership, or innovative pedagogy. . Applicants should submit the following materials: A letter of application describing qualifications and interest in the position. A curriculum vitae. A teaching statement describing teaching philosophy and experience.

Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, or representative instructional materials. Three confidential letters of reference. Applications must be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/193136 . The priority deadline is October 16, 2026, and the position will remain open to applications until the position is filled.

Questions may be directed to Raanju Sundararajan at [email protected]. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.