Job description

Ames, IA
Full Time
R18171

Position Title:
Assistant Teaching Professor in Statistics

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Statistics invites candidates to apply for a term faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. Responsibilities include teaching statistics courses to graduate students in our online Master of Applied Statistics (MAS) degree program, as well as teaching both in person and online undergraduate statistics courses and courses for graduate students majoring in fields other than statistics. The position also includes revising or developing online courses. The successful candidate will have excellent teaching and communication skills and provide effective and welcoming learning experiences for all students.

The position involves a 9-month appointment with an initial length of 3 years, starting August 16, 2026. Renewal for additional 3-year contracts is contingent on performance and department need. Opportunities for teaching online summer courses for additional pay are likely.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• MS in statistics or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Teaching experience at the college or university level

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in statistics or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Teaching experience as the instructor of record in statistics at the university level
• Experience with teaching, revising, or developing online courses

Department/Program & College Description:

Iowa State University’s Department of Statistics is one of the first and largest statistics departments in the United States. The Department’s faculty teach students the science of learning from data and prepare students for rewarding careers in today’s data-driven world. In addition to the online Master of Applied Statistics degree, the Department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in statistics and teaches undergraduate and graduate statistics courses that serve Iowa State students with any major. The Department strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all students, staff, and faculty have the support they need to thrive.

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.stat.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:
August 16, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15, 2029

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

  Original Posting Date:
  November 25, 2025

  Posting Close Date:

  Job Requisition Number:
  R18171

  How to apply

  To apply, visit [email protected]).

  If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.