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Wake Forest University Department of Statistical Sciences – Visiting Assistant Professor
Company NameWake Forest University Department of Statistical Sciences
Position TitleVisiting Assistant Professor
Company Information
The Department of Statistical Sciences has fourteen 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, statistics education, and time series. 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 http://stats.wfu.edu.
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: https://about.wfu.edu/.
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Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Statistical Sciences at Wake Forest University welcomes applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Statistics. We seek highly qualified candidates who have a commitment to excellence in teaching. The position begins July 1, 2026. The teaching load for this position is three courses per semester, and the position is renewable for up to three years subject to performance and future enrollment needs of the department.
Position Qualifications
: A Ph.D. in Statistics or a related area is preferred, but exceptional candidates with a Master’s degree in Statistics or a related area will also be considered. Applications are invited from all areas of statistics, biostatistics and probability. We also welcome applications from candidates in related quantitative disciplines who wish to deepen their experience in statistics.
Position or Company Websitewfu.edu
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials through Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/187135): 1) a cover letter that outlines interest in and qualifications for the position, which must include an explanation of how the candidate’s professional interests and goals fit into Wake Forest’s unique teacher-scholar model; 2) a CV; 3) a statement that describes the applicant’s approach to teaching students across a wide and varied spectrum of values, identities, skills, and professional ambitions, as well as their experience leading undergraduate or graduate courses and any future teaching interests; 4) a copy of the graduate transcripts; and 5) three letters of recommendation. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Staci Hepler, Chair of the Search Committee, at heplersa@wfu.edu. For full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by June 12, 2026, when review of applications will begin. The position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.