Assistant Professor

Position Function:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Mississippi State University invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of Fall 2025. This role will be responsible for teaching, research, and service.

Salary Grade: UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

See the departmental website located at www.math.msstate.edu

Area of Specialization:

Statistics

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2025

Tenure Track Status:

Tenure-Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses, develop a substantial research program in one or more areas of statistics, provide direction and effective leadership for M.S. and Ph.D. students, and engage in departmental, university and scientific community service functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful Applicants will hold a Doctoral degree, or a doctoral degree expected no later than July 2025 in Statistics. Commitment to effective graduate and undergraduate teaching. Demonstrated success in research.

Preferred Qualifications:

Focus on Computational Statistics and/or Data Science.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Standard office and professional environment.

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a detailed curriculum vitae/resume and a cover letter addressed to Chair, Statistics Search Committee, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, PO Box MA, Mississippi State, MS 39762-9715.
For full consideration, please submit transcripts, a summary of research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation..
Any social security numbers included on requested transcripts should be redacted prior to submitting online.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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