Statistics (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

Statistics (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

Posting Number: F-1006
College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering
Home Department: Department of Statistics, Actuarial and Data Sciences
Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)
Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026
Position End Date:

Position Summary:

The Department of Statistics, Actuarial and Data Sciences at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Statistics beginning August 24, 2026.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics and data science, develop a productive research program, mentor students, and contribute to departmental and university service.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field, completed by the start date.
• Demonstrated record, or strong potential, for academic excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Ability to teach core statistics, statistical machine learning, and data science courses.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to develop an externally funded research program in statistics or applied areas.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate (MS and Ph.D.) students.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute service to the department, university, community, and professional organizations.

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMUs mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priorty consideration will be given to those who apply by January 2026 as that is when virtual screening interviews are expected to commence.

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Chin-I Cheng, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Statistics, Actuarial and Data Sciences at [email protected] or by phone at 989-774-2895.

About the Department:

The Central Michigan University Department of Statistics, Actuarial and Data Sciences ( STAD ) was officially launched in the fall of 2019. The Department offers a PhD in Statistics and Analytics, an MS in Applied Statistics and Analytics, graduate certificate programs in Data Mining and in Actuarial Science, a BS in Actuarial Science, a BS in Statistics, and a BS in Data Science. The Department currently has about 25 graduate students and 60 undergraduates. The Actuarial Science program is designed to prepare students for four actuarial exams and was recognized as a UCAP -AC program by the Society of Actuaries.

The Department manages a Statistical Consulting Center and provides a dynamic environment for teaching, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. More information about the Department can be found on the department website .

Posting Begins: 11/19/2025
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes

About CMU:

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

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