Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Department Statistics Salary Details Minimum $82,110 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

* Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

* Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

* Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

* Employee and dependent educational benefits

* Life insurance coverage

* Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Posting Summary

One Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position

Department of Statistics

Rutgers University-New Brunswick, School of Arts & Sciences

* The Department of Statistics of Rutgers University seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure track position of the rank of Assistant Professor to start in Fall 2026. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in statistics or related fields.

Responsibilities of this position include: teaching and supervising both undergraduate and graduate students, and conducting original research in statistics, AI and data science broadly defined. Our search will prioritize AI/ML/Data Science with applications in scientific discovery, but we will consider excellent applications in all areas of Statistics and Data Science. Pursuit of external research funding is expected.

Interested individuals should apply online through /262415

providing curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and arranging for submission and contact information of at least three confidential letters of reference.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early. In addition to the department chair, our faculty members welcome the opportunities to assist with any inquiries about this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: .

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA1080 Posting Open Date 10/30/2025 Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in statistics or related fields.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested individuals should apply online through /262415

by providing curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, diversity and inclusion statement, and arranging for submission of at least three confidential letters of reference.

Quick Link to Posting  Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying.

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