Assistant Professor of Statistics (Purdue University)

Location: West Lafayette, IN Department: Department of Statistics, College of Science Position Type: Non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant Professor (1-year, renewable) Start Date: Fall 2026 Posting ID: 37710 Position Overview The Department of Statistics at Purdue University seeks three Visiting Assistant Professors for the 2026–2027 academic year. These positions focus on teaching excellence across a broad spectrum of statistical topics, including: Theoretical, methodological, computational, and applied statistics Probability and data science Computational finance and actuarial science Machine learning and AI Spatial and environmental statistics Statistical genetics and genomics The College of Science has made significant investments in data science, and the Department provides highly competitive start-up packages for faculty in Statistics. Qualifications Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field Commitment to teaching excellence Ability to work in the U.S. without Purdue immigration sponsorship Application Instructions Apply via the Purdue Careers portal Submit: CV/resume, teaching experience, and names/emails of three references References may be asked to submit letters to facsearch@stat.purdue.edu Application review begins: February 16, 2026, and continues until filled Background check required Equal Opportunity Statement: Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

Location: West Lafayette, IN
Department: Department of Statistics, College of Science
Position Type: Non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant Professor (1-year, renewable)
Start Date: Fall 2026
Posting ID: 37710

Position Overview

The Department of Statistics at Purdue University seeks three Visiting Assistant Professors for the 2026–2027 academic year. These positions focus on teaching excellence across a broad spectrum of statistical topics, including:

Theoretical, methodological, computational, and applied statistics
Probability and data science
Computational finance and actuarial science
Machine learning and AI
Spatial and environmental statistics
Statistical genetics and genomics

The College of Science has made significant investments in data science, and the Department provides highly competitive start-up packages for faculty in Statistics.