Position Function:

The Department of Mathematics & 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 2026. 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, 2026

Tenure Track Status:

Tenure Track 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses, develop a substantial research program in an area of statistics and/or Data Science, 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 2026 in Statistics, Data Science, or closely related field. Commitment to effective graduate and undergraduate teaching. Demonstrated success in research.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Successful applicants will hold a doctoral degree and possess the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate course, develop a research program, mentor graduate students and engage in service functions.

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 cover letter and current curriculum vitae, including a publication list.

For full consideration, applicants should also submit official or unofficial transcripts, a summary of research plans and teaching philosophy, a completed AMS Standard Cover Sheet (http://www.ams.org/employment), Four reference letters, one of which must address the candidate's teaching qualifications to be submitted by the reference writers via http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs, addressed to: Chair, Statistics Search Committee, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762-9715.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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