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University of Wisconsin – La Crosse – Assistant Professor of Statistics
Company NameUniversity of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Position TitleAssistant Professor of Statistics
Company Information
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is seeking applicants for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with the start date of 8/23/2027. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in all areas of statistics and data science. Come join a community of teacher/scholars committed to student success.
Applications received prior to the first review date will receive full consideration, and the search will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The College of Science & Health (CSH) is the largest academic unit at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, bringing together diverse disciplines across the natural, physical, computational, and health sciences. Home to 11 academic departments and nationally recognized professional programs, CSH is known for its strong tradition of faculty mentorship, hands-on undergraduate research, and graduate education that prepares students for leadership in science, healthcare, and industry. Faculty and students benefit from state- of-the-art facilities such as the Prairie Springs Science Center and the Health Science Center, which support innovative teaching, collaborative research, and community engagement. The college also hosts interdisciplinary centers and institutes that connect scholarship with real-world challenges, ranging from river studies to disability health. With robust instrumentation, collaborative partnerships -- including ties with the Mayo Clinic Health System -- and potential start-up support, CSH provides new faculty with an environment that fosters both scholarly excellence and student success.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under general supervision of the department chair, successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students' work, assessing student outcomes, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline. In addition, faculty provide service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.
Position Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Doctorate in Statistics discipline or related field. The degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.
Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of ability to teach a broad range of courses in statistics
Demonstrated experience or interest in mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in scholarly research activities, as evidenced by co-authored presentations, publications, research projects, grant participation; supervision of student research independent studies, theses, or capstone projects; or well-described pathways for future student involvement in research agenda.
Demonstrated proficiency in statistical programming and data management, evidenced by graduate-level coursework, professional experience, scholarly publications, research projects, teaching experience, or applied use of programming languages such as R, Python, and SQL for statistical analysis, data visualization, or database management.
Salary Range76500
Benefits
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:
Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
Paid holidays and paid sick days.
After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Position or Company Websiteuwlax.edu
Application Instructions
Apply online at https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Comprehensives/details/Assistant-Professor---Mathematics---Statistics_JR10015310?Institution=5adf054562b610142325cd40b1600000
Required application documents:
Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred qualifications)
CV/Resume
References and their contact information (minimum of 3)