Assistant Professor Statistics

Assistant Professor Statistics

Job ID: 304873

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most
comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one
of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a
single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with
149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral
levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington
D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across
the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,
anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and
pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic
downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a
modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and
military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in
Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,
offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across
southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of
Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of
Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.
Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of
Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College
of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern
delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,
research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed
to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across
its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who
are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across
the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with
a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers
approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600
students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah,
Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded
in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in
southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact
research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and
know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take
ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Statesboro
Campus

1332 Southern Drive

Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information
Within this setting, the new faculty hire will play a vital role
in advancing the Department of Mathematical Sciences¿ research
profile and interdisciplinary collaborations. The hire
will engage in Department Colloquia, Consulting Groups, and the
proposed Center for Statistical and Data Sciences, while
contributing to student success in mathematics and statistics.

The Department is actively modernizing its curriculum to prepare
students for career-oriented and interdisciplinary fields.
Georgia Southern University provides access to advanced
computational resources, including the Talon High Performance (HPC)
Research Cluster, which supports data processing, high-dimensional
analysis, machine learning, and related applications. The
university is currently experiencing an intensive era of expansion,
innovation, and continuous growth. Our campuses are rapidly
evolving to meet the needs of tomorrow¿s students, faculty, and
researchers. We have recently added new state-of-the-art facilities
to our Statesboro campus, including the Biology and Engineering
& Research buildings, the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation
Center, and the modern Charme on Georgia Avenue student
housing.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Department Chair, the Assistant Professor will
contribute to the Department¿s teaching, research, and service
missions. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and
graduate courses in statistics and mathematics, as assigned by the
Department Chair; develop and maintain an active research program
leading to publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals;
pursue external research funding; mentor undergraduate and graduate
students; actively participate in the Department¿s Statistical
Consulting Unit; and participate in service to the Department,
College, University, and profession. Opportunities exist for
interdisciplinary research and graduate student mentorship through
doctoral programs and collaborations across the University. The
position is a tenure-track, academic-year (10-month) appointment,
with the possibility of summer teaching or research.

Required Qualifications

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Earned Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Statistics, or a closely related
field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in statistics, by
August 1, 2027.

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Willingness to engage with institutional student success
initiatives.

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Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in
instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and
development.

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Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research
and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative
activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

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Expertise in one or more of the subdisciplines of Statistics

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Postdoctoral experience at an accredited university of research
institution

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Evidence of potential for sustained research productivity through
publications in quality journals and external grants or external
contracts

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Demonstrated experience in applying statistics to interdisciplinary
areas such as data science, environmental science, biomedical
science, or material science

Proposed Salary
Commensurate with
experience.

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the
qualifications cited above (1-2 pages); research statement (5
pages max); teaching statement (2 pages max); a curriculum
vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and
email addresses of at least three professional references. Other
documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service

Ability to support various constituencies served by the
University

Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,
Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional
goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and
human relations skills

Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled

Screening of applications begins November 12, 2026 and continues
until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1,
2027.

Contact Information

Andrew Sills, Search Chair

Professor of Mathematics and Statistics

ASills@georgiasouthern.edu

912-478-5424

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the
foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG
community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding
these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core
Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy
8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board
Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line
at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment
All work (with limited
exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities
such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern
University must be completed while the employee is physically
present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by
the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time
within current policy.

Faculty are
expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by
engaging students, participating in events, and performing other
responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be
required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on
any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible
transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are
contingent upon completion of background investigation including a
criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for
employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by
Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of
the credentials and employment history reflected in your
application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit
check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug
test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and
state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this
institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents
(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are
available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free
Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the
institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu
or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/science-mathematics/departments/mathematics. The
names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative
information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia
Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age,
veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals
in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with
Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify
Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information
This is not a supervisory
position.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check
Standard + Education

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