Job description
Job ID: 2958531
Location: Fargo
Department: Statistics
Position Information
Description & Details:
The Department of Statistics at North Dakota State University (NDSU), an R1 research institution, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will engage in applied and methodological statistics research and develop and maintain an active, externally visible research program. Teaching responsibilities include up to four courses per academic year and may involve the development of new statistics courses as needed.
The Department of Statistics offers a comprehensive range of programs, including Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Statistics; M.S. and B.S. degrees in Data Science; and graduate certificate programs. Additional responsibilities include mentoring and advising graduate and undergraduate students on thesis, dissertation, and project research, as well as providing service to the department, college, and university. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Hiring Range:
Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Statistics or related areas (e.g., Data Science, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics) by time of appointment
- Teaching experience in related areas
- Potential to establish an independent and/or collaborative research program appropriate for a research-intensive (R1) university
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Statistics, preferably in area of Applied Statistics, Computational Statistics and Data Science
- Teaching experience in graduate and undergraduate level statistics courses
- Publication record in peer-reviewed statistics journals
- Experience in mentoring and advising graduate and undergraduate students
- Experience in curriculum development
- Evidence of successfully obtaining external grants
- Experience in collaborative research
NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Health & Wellness
- 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
- Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
- Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
- Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation
Exceptional Retirement Plan
- Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position
(One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) – Your future is a priority, and it shows.
Time Away & Support
- Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
- Supportive work-life balance
Education Benefits That Grow With You
- Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
- 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents
Additional Optional Benefits
- Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
- Supplemental Retirement Plans
Explore Full Benefit Details:
Benefits | Human Resources | NDSUAbout Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, [email protected].
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
Veteran’s Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information:
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or [email protected].
NDSU is an equal opportunity institution. Women and traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Applicant Materials Required:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), teaching and research statements, publication list, and reference list (3 references at least). Applicants must state whether they currently have authorization to work in the U.S. and whether they need employer sponsorship now and in the future.
Please submit application package on NDSU employment website: https://www.ndsu.edu/employment/joblist
Screening will begin: 2/25/26
