Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Salary: Starting at $75,000 per year (up to $120,000 based on qualifications)
Posted: 11/19/2025
Category: Statistics
Location: University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell), Department of Mathematics and Statistics

General Summary of Position

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for one or more tenure-track faculty positions in Statistics at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting September 1, 2026.

Candidates at higher ranks may be considered based on qualifications; however, preference will be given to applicants at the Assistant Professor level.

The department welcomes applications from all fields of statistics, with preference for candidates engaged in interdisciplinary research and demonstrating strong potential for high-quality research output. The successful candidate is expected to:

• Publish in peer-reviewed journals

• Initiate and participate in funded research activities

• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching

About the Department

UMass Lowell’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers:

• Bachelor’s degrees in Statistics (BS) and Actuarial Studies (BA)

• Master’s degree in Probability & Statistics (MS)

• An interdisciplinary Computational Mathematics Ph.D. program in collaboration with Computer Science

Faculty members are actively engaged in research, often collaborating across computer science, engineering, business, and public health. Candidates interested in establishing collaborative research efforts are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more details, visit the department website.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Earned Doctorate in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or a closely related field by September 1, 2026

• Demonstrated record of quality research

• Demonstrated record of teaching

Additional Preferred Considerations

• Strong track record of interdisciplinary research

• An additional position may be open for applicants collaborating with biology

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels

Salary & Employment Information

• Position is benefited and covered under the Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union

• Salary range: $75,000 – $120,000 (based on qualifications)

Application Instructions

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continuously until the position is filled. The search may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications is received.

Required Documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. Research Statement (including past achievements, research goals, and 3-year plan)

4. Teaching Statement (with evidence of teaching experience)

5. Three References

   • Contact information must be provided at application time

   • References will be contacted directly to submit letters via the online portal

   • At least one letter must address teaching experience or teaching potential

   • Hard copies or emailed letters will not be accepted

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Massachusetts Lowell welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and strictly adheres to applicable federal and state anti-discrimination laws.