Assistant Professor in Statistics

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Assistant Professor in Statistics

The Statistics Program in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Florida International University invites applicants for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Statistics beginning in Fall 2025. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in all areas of Statistics and those with experience in interdisciplinary areas are particularly encouraged.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Statistics or a closely related field and show evidence of the potential to obtain external funding. Preference will be given to those with a record of research in their early careers with demonstrated abilities to pursue their research agenda. The position requires teaching diverse audiences at both graduate and undergraduate levels, and active participation in departmental and university activities.

The Statistics program is housed within the Mathematics and Statistical Sciences department and has a newly approved Ph.D. major track in Statistics. The successful candidate will be expected to help mentor doctoral students.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 533936 at careers.fiu.edu and provide a cover letter, CV, research statement and teaching statement. The cover letter and research and teaching statements should indicate how you believe your past and present experiences (such as with research, teaching, industry or community engagement, and/or lived experiences) have prepared you for a successful academic career. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee: Golam Kibria (kibriag@fiu.edu). Review of Applications will start on December 8, 2024, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.