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.
MS in statistics or a closely related field by the time of appointment
Teaching experience at the college or university level
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
Iowa State Universitys Department of Statistics is one of the first and largest statistics departments in the United Departments faculty teach students the science of learning from data and prepare students for rewarding careers in todays data-driven 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 Department strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all students staff and faculty have the support they need to thrive.
Start Date:August 16 2026 To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. For guaranteed consideration applications should be received by January 9 2026. All interested qualified persons must apply for this position online. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: Cover letter Curriculum vitae (CV) Contact information for three references Graduate transcript(s) Teaching Statement For any questions regarding the position please contact Kathy Kiesling ().Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15 2029Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
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 programOriginal Posting Date:
November 25 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R18171
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