Posting DetailsPosting Information
Posting Number PG194996EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Assistant Professor of the Practice
Anticipated Hiring Range $80,000 - $90,000
Work Schedule Core Business Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Hours are flexible and will vary based on teaching schedule and research needs.
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Statistics
About the Department The Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University was founded in 1941 by Gertrude M. Cox and is one of the oldest and largest statistics programs in the country. The primary function of the Department is to achieve outstanding research, teaching, mentoring, consulting and collaborations on campus and world-wide, within a cohesive department, where all students, faculty, and staff receive fair treatment. The Department has approximately 40 faculty members, along with more than 260 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. We are the "birthplace" of SAS Institute, the world's largest privately-owned software company, and one which specializes in statistical applications. The Department maintains a close relationship with SAS and other industry partners through student programs and activities.
The Department has expertise in a number of research areas (see https://statistics.sciences.ncsu.edu/research/research-areas/). Our graduate program, which is the top producer of statistics PhDs, is nationally recognized for graduate education and research, ranking #18 nationally in US News and World Reports (see https://statistics.sciences.ncsu.edu/know-us/rankings-awards-stats/); we also have a thriving online master's program with approximately 100 students.
Essential Job Duties The Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, invites applications for a nine-month Assistant Professor of the Practice position (non-tenure track).
We are particularly interested in scholars who will develop a robust collaborative statistical program and offer a broad range of instruction for statistics majors and non-majors in fields including machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with researchers at NC State and beyond to establish, develop and sustain externally-funded research that advances applied disciplines.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics and related fields, and serve as the statistical advisor to and committee member for doctoral students in other disciplines for their research, dissertation development, and completion.
- Collaborate across disciplines, primarily at NC State, to address complex new research through statistical and data science approaches, while contributing to the department's academic mission and professional and university service.
Other ResponsibilitiesQualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related field by the time of employment.
Other Required Qualifications - Research expertise in statistics or a related field, with relevance to collaborative statistical work.
- Demonstrated potential to develop a sustained collaborative research program and contribute to peer-reviewed scholarship.
- Proven ability to teach statistics effectively to statistics majors and non-majors.
Preferred Qualifications N/A
Required License(s) or Certification(s) N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 10/29/2026
Anticipated Close Date 12/18/2026: if posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications.
Special Instructions to Applicants In addition to your application, please submit the following:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact Information for References (At least three professional references)
4. Research Statement (Please include both Consulting and Research experience)
5. Teaching Statement
Three confidential letters of recommendation will be requested for all finalists.
Review of applications will begin
12/1/2026.
Please direct any questions about this position to statisticshr@ncsu.edu.
Position Details
Position Number 00112402
Position Type Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 178501 - Statistics
