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Wake Forest University: College of Arts and Sciences: Statistical Sciences
Location
Winston Salem, NC
Open Date
Aug 26, 2026
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
Job Description : The Department of Statistical Sciences at Wake Forest University welcomes applications for one tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Statistics. We welcome applications from all areas within Statistics, Biostatistics, and related fields. The position begins July 1, 2027. Skillful teaching is a key responsibility, with a 2-2 teaching load that includes courses at both introductory and advanced undergraduate levels and at the Master’s level. Additionally, the successful candidate will maintain a robust program of research and publication, in keeping with standards of the discipline, mentor students in research, and support the Wake Forest University mission through service to the department, the College of Liberal Arts, and the university.
Position Qualifications : An earned Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field is required for the position; ABD candidates are invited to apply. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses in Statistics or Biostatistics, initiate and sustain original research and scholarship in their area(s) of expertise, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders.
Additional Information : The Department of Statistical Sciences has sixteen permanent faculty members, whose research interests include the areas of: actuarial science, applied probability, Bayesian methods, bioinformatics, biostatistics, causal inference, clinical trials, environmental statistics, foundations of statistics, functional data analysis, measurement error, missing data, networks, epidemiology, spatio-temporal models, and statistics education. Statistics programs within the department include both a B.A. and a B.S. in Statistics, a B.S. in Applied Statistics, a B.S. in Decision Analytics, an M.S. in Statistics, and a Graduate Certificate in Data Science. More information can be found at .
Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: .
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact or .
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background checks for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.
Application Process
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Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.
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