Tenured-Track Assistant Professor in Statistics

About the role

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for one or more tenure-track faculty positions in Statistics at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting September 1, 2026. Candidates at higher ranks may be considered based on qualifications; however, preference will be given to applicants at the Assistant Professor level.

Responsibilities

• Publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Initiate and participate in funded research activities
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching

Requirements

• Earned Doctorate in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or a closely related field by September 1, 2026
• Demonstrated record of quality research
• Demonstrated record of teaching

Qualifications

• Strong track record of interdisciplinary research
• An additional position may be open for applicants collaborating with biology
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels

Skills

• Interdisciplinary research skills
• Excellent teaching abilities

Benefits

• Position is benefited and covered under the Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union
• Salary range: $75,000 – $120,000 (based on qualifications)

Pay

• $75,000 – $120,000 (based on qualifications)

Schedule

• Full-time

Application Instructions

• Applications will be reviewed immediately and continuously until the position is filled. The search may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications is received.
• Required Documents:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement (including past achievements, research goals, and 3-year plan)
• Teaching Statement (with evidence of teaching experience)
• Three References
• Contact information must be provided at application time
• References will be contacted directly to submit letters via the online portal
• At least one letter must address teaching experience or teaching potential
• Hard copies or emailed letters will not be accepted

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Massachusetts Lowell welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and strictly adheres to applicable federal and state anti-discrimination laws.