Assistant Professor - Mathematics & Statistics

About the role

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is seeking applicants for a 9‑month tenure‑track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of 8/23/2027. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in all areas of statistics and data science. Come join a community of teacher/scholars committed to student success. Applications received prior to the first review date (October 26, 2026) will receive full consideration, and the search will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

The College of Science & Health (CSH) is the largest academic unit at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, bringing together diverse disciplines across the natural, physical, computational, and health sciences. Home to 11 academic departments and nationally recognized professional programs, CSH is known for its strong tradition of faculty mentorship, hands‑on undergraduate research, and graduate education that prepares students for leadership in science, healthcare, and industry. Faculty and students benefit from state‑of‑the‑art facilities such as the Prairie Springs Science Center and the Health Science Center, which support innovative teaching, collaborative research, and community engagement. The college also hosts interdisciplinary centers and institutes that connect scholarship with real‑world challenges, ranging from river studies to disability health. With robust instrumentation, collaborative partnerships — including ties with the Mayo Clinic Health System — and potential start‑up support, CSH provides new faculty with an environment that fosters both scholarly excellence and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) and advise students; prepare for and hold classes, maintain currency in the content area, evaluate student work, assess student outcomes, provide regular and substantive feedback, maintain appropriate records, and hold office hours.
• Maintain an active, ongoing program of scholarship appropriate to the discipline.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and/or professional organizations.
• Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Statistics discipline or related field; the degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.
• Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to teach a broad range of courses in statistics.
• Demonstrated experience or interest in mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in scholarly research activities, as evidenced by co‑authored presentations, publications, research projects, grant participation; supervision of student research independent studies, theses, or capstone projects; or well‑described pathways for future student involvement in research agenda.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical programming and data management, evidenced by graduate‑level coursework, professional experience, scholarly publications, research projects, teaching experience, or applied use of programming languages such as R, Python, and SQL for statistical analysis, data visualization, or database management.

Benefits

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university. Highlights Include Paid vacation for 12‑month positions. Excellent flexible health insurance with low co‑pays and good coverage. Paid holidays and paid sick days. After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post‑career. Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation. Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro‑rated based on the appointment percentage.