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Position Title:Assistant Teaching Professor in Statistics

Appointment Type:Faculty

Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

+ MS in statistics or a closely related field by the time of appointment

+ Teaching experience at the college or university level

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 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

Department/Program & College Description:

Iowa State University’s Department of Statistics is one of the first and largest statistics departments in the United States. The Department’s faculty teach students the science of learning from data and prepare students for rewarding careers in today’s data-driven world. In 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 major. The Department strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all students, staff, and faculty have the support they need to thrive.

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.stat.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:May 15, 2029

Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Application Instructions:

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 ([email protected]) (at [email protected]) .If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.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 program

Original Posting Date: November 25, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:R18171

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

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If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.