Job Details
Associate / Full Professor, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Description
Type: Full-Time, Tenured
Salary: $140,000 – $240,000 per year
Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Charles River Campus)
Posted: 11/18/2025
Application Review Begins: 12/01/2025
Desired Start Date: 07/01/2026
Position Summary
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Boston University invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor position in Statistics. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate may also be interested in serving as Director of the Program in Statistics. Boston University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community of scholars and values applicants who can contribute meaningfully to equity and inclusion within the department.
Responsibilities
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Conduct innovative research in Statistics.
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Teach and mentor students at undergraduate and graduate levels.
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Engage in departmental and university service.
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Contribute to a vibrant academic community through collaborative scholarship and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Statistics or a related discipline.
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Established record of scholarly research and teaching excellence.
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Commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia.
Salary
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$140,000 – $240,000 per year, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following via mathjobs.org for the Associate/Full Professor Statistics Search:
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Cover letter describing research and teaching interests
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Names and contact information for three references (letters not required at application stage)
Application Review: Begins December 1, 2025, and continues until the position is filled.
Important: Do not apply through the Boston University HR website.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Retaliation is prohibited. BU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Background Checks
Consistent with AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, final candidates may undergo background checks, including confirmation of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct from the last seven years. Candidates must authorize release of information as part of this process.