Chair, Department of Statistics Tenured Faculty Position

Chair, Department of Statistics Tenured Faculty Position

University of California, Irvine – Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences

Chair and Professor with Tenure, anticipated start date July 1, 2026.

Salary range: $136,300 / yr – $244,600 / yr.

Final date to receive applications:
March 31, 2026. Applications accepted until this date.

• Lead the Department of Statistics toward a common and clearly articulated vision, overseeing its academic and administrative activities.
• Articulate a strong vision for the field of statistics and its interrelationships with machine learning and computer science.
• Communicate the department’s vision with school, campus, and university administrative leadership and external stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of excellence in research, teaching, and service within the department.
• Demonstrate a proven track‑record of fostering excellence through the contribution of members from diverse backgrounds.
• Attract, mentor, and develop faculty members who demonstrate potential for outstanding contributions to the field.
• Develop and implement a robust mentoring program for young faculty members and students, nurturing their professional growth and success.
• Work effectively with colleagues at all levels—including administration, faculty, staff, and students—to obtain, manage, and sustain necessary resources to ensure departmental success and growth.
• Dedicate rigorous and innovative pedagogy and academic training.
• Produce and foster rigorous and impactful, theoretical, methodological, and collaborative statistical research.

Ph.D. degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field.

• Curriculum Vitae (updated)
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Teaching Statement

References: 3 required (contact information only).

Irvine, CA

Full‑time, Director level.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti‑discrimination policy.