Job Details

Type: Full-Time | Category: Statistics (+1)
Posted: 11/24/2025 | Position Number: 107140
Union: AAUP (American Association of University Professors)
Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent
Department: Computer Science & Statistics
Location: University of Rhode Island (URI), Kingston, RI
Posting Number: F00507

Position Overview

The University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Statistics with a focus on Data Science, starting in Academic Year 2026–2027. The position will remain open until filled, with priority given to applications received by January 5, 2026.

URI is a public R1 research university with approximately 17,000 students. The main campus is located in Kingston, Rhode Island, near major coastal areas and within convenient access to Providence, Boston, and New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics and data science.

• Support the development of the data science programs.

• Maintain an active research agenda.

• Pursue external funding opportunities.

• Advise and supervise undergraduate and graduate students.

• Participate in service activities and provide consulting support to students and faculty within the Department, College, and University.

Required Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, data science, or a closely related discipline (degree must be earned before 31 August 2026).

2. Demonstrated ability to conduct academic research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

3. Ability and interest in teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses in statistics and data science.

4. Potential to develop and maintain a collaborative, externally funded research program.

5. Strong interpersonal communication skills.

6. Excellent command of written and spoken English.

7. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research interests in areas such as computational statistics, machine learning-based statistical methods, large language models (LLMs), reinforcement learning (RL), analysis of large datasets, data-centric AI, and image analysis.

• Experience in curriculum development at undergraduate or graduate levels.

• Experience advising or mentoring students.

• Interest in developing collaborative research or consulting to support interdisciplinary programs across the Department and the University.

• Willingness to engage in service and outreach activities.

• Ability to support the recruitment and retention of students.

Application Instructions

Attach the following five PDF documents to the online application:

1. Cover letter describing how your qualifications align with the position requirements.

2. Curriculum Vitae, including research interests, education history, list of publications and awards, teaching experience, conference presentations, consulting experience, and mentoring/advising activities.

3. Teaching statement (maximum two pages) and teaching evaluations if available.

4. Research statement (maximum three pages).

5. Publication history document (maximum three pages) detailing individual contributions to each manuscript (methodology, writing, coding, analyses, data acquisition).

Additionally, request three referees to send letters of recommendation directly to:
Dr. Natallia Katenka
Statistics Search Committee Chair
Director of Data Science
Department of Computer Science and Statistics
Email: nkatenka@uri.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Rhode Island is committed to equal opportunity, inclusivity, equity, and diversity. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected characteristics. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the URI benefits office.

Application Link

Apply online at: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16019