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University of Wisconsin – Madison – Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor in Statistics
Company NameUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison
Position TitleAssistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor in Statistics
Company Information
The Department of Statistics within the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is experiencing rapid expansion as part of the university's substantial investment in data science and artificial intelligence.
The department is also home to the Data Science major, which stands as the university's fastest-growing undergraduate program. Currently, the department features:
37 regular faculty members
Over 80 PhD students
Over 100 MS students
Approximately 1,800 undergraduate majors across statistics and data science
The Department of Statistics is widely recognized for its strong interplay between statistical theory, methodology, and practice. You can learn more about CAI at cai.wisc.edu/about and the Department of Statistics at stat.wisc.edu.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be expected to:
Engage in high-impact research addressing significant scientific and societal problems.
Conduct scholarly research and publish results in premier academic journals or refereed conference proceedings across statistics, data science, and closely related fields.
Present research findings at prominent national and international meetings.
Teach undergraduate and graduate-level statistics courses.
Mentor and advise students.
Participate actively in professional, university, and community outreach service.
Position Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Research: Demonstrated excellence, or demonstrated potential for excellence, in statistical research (very broadly defined).
Teaching: Proven interest and ability to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Collaboration: Strong ability to interact with an interdisciplinary, collaborative intellectual community.
Education:
PhD in Statistics or a closely related field is required by the appointment start date.
Salary RangeNegotiable – 9 months / ongoing / renewable
Benefits
https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/benefits-for-employees-covered-by-the-wrs/
Position or Company Websitewisc.edu
Application Instructions
Apply online at Jobs at UW (jobs.wisc.edu) under job requisition number JR10015554.
Applications must be submitted through UW-Madison's online application system; submissions outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the process.
Please upload the following required documents:
Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
Detailed Resume/CV and copies of university transcripts
Teaching and Mentoring Statement
Research Statement
Letters of Reference: All applicants will receive an email requesting the names and contact information for three references; each reference will each receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference.
Important Application Notes:
For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59 PM on November 16, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants will be evaluated strictly based on submitted materials. Your application should clearly demonstrate your dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring.
Materials must showcase your ability to purposefully plan teaching practices (evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation). This section must be created directly by you; while supporting letters may be included, it cannot consist solely of letters and testimony written by others.