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Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track) - Statistics
JMU Careers, Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States, 22802
Overview
Working Title:
Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track) - Statistics
State Role Title:
N/A
Position Type:
Instructional / Teaching Faculty
Position Status:
Full-Time
FLSA Status:
Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division:
College of Science and Mathematics
Department:
100026 - Mathematics and Statistics
Pay Rate:
Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount:
Is this a JMU only position?
No
Is this a grant-funded position?
No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?
No
Beginning Review Date:
10/01/2025
About JMU:
Mission: We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision: To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are: Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg is a diverse community. JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for exceptional teaching and scholarship, serving approximately 20,000 undergraduates and 1,900 graduate students, and more than 1,000 full-time instructional faculty. JMU offers programs across liberal arts, sciences and technology, and professional disciplines, with a focus on inclusive education and high-quality undergraduate experiences.
General Information The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at James Madison University invites applications for one tenure-track position in statistics at the assistant or associate professor level to begin in August 2026. We are particularly interested in candidates with interests or expertise in statistics with connections to data science and interdisciplinary research.
Our department includes 57 full-time faculty across pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. We offer bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Statistics (including a Data Science concentration) and minors in Mathematics, Statistics, Computational Analytics, and Mathematics for Elementary & Middle Grades Teachers. We value undergraduate research, outreach, and a strong emphasis on teaching quality.
Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will be committed to engaging undergraduate teaching of students of all backgrounds, developing or continuing a research program (preferably involving undergraduates), and contributing to the department through service appropriate to their career stage. Teaching load is approximately 9 contact hours per semester, typically including two course preparations (introductory statistics and an upper-level course based on faculty interest and department need). Scholarly work should be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Departmental, college, and/or university service will be based on interest and need.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in statistics or a closely related field by August 2026.
Demonstrated excellence in or clear potential for teaching undergraduate statistics courses and creating supportive learning environments.
Potential for or demonstrated success in developing an active research agenda in statistics or data science, preferably accessible to undergraduates.
Potential for and interest in mentoring undergraduates in scholarly activities and career paths.
Potential for seeking external funding, perhaps through interdisciplinary collaboration with other faculty.
Potential for and interest in serving the department, college, and university in appropriate service positions.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Potential to support the development of statistics courses with connections to data science.
Potential to teach existing and future graduate-level interdisciplinary statistics and/or data science courses.
Additional Posting Information The following documents are required for application:
A cover letter explicitly addressing this position and the applicant’s interest in undergraduate education.
A current curriculum vitae.
Unofficial copies of graduate school transcripts.
A teaching statement (uploaded under "Statement of Teaching Philosophy") focusing on methodology and actions to create a supportive learning environment.
A research statement (uploaded under "Other Document #1") including how students may be involved, if appropriate.
Names and contact information for three references, including at least one addressing teaching ability.
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is closed. JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for relocating candidates. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.
Conditions of Employment Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires must complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. JMU uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community free of discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs. Anyone with questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.
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Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track) - Statistics
State Role Title:
N/A
Position Type:
Instructional / Teaching Faculty
Position Status:
Full-Time
FLSA Status:
Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division:
College of Science and Mathematics
Department:
100026 - Mathematics and Statistics
Pay Rate:
Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount:
Is this a JMU only position?
No
Is this a grant-funded position?
No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?
No
Beginning Review Date:
10/01/2025
About JMU:
Mission: We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision: To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are: Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg is a diverse community. JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for exceptional teaching and scholarship, serving approximately 20,000 undergraduates and 1,900 graduate students, and more than 1,000 full-time instructional faculty. JMU offers programs across liberal arts, sciences and technology, and professional disciplines, with a focus on inclusive education and high-quality undergraduate experiences.
General Information The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at James Madison University invites applications for one tenure-track position in statistics at the assistant or associate professor level to begin in August 2026. We are particularly interested in candidates with interests or expertise in statistics with connections to data science and interdisciplinary research.
Our department includes 57 full-time faculty across pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. We offer bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Statistics (including a Data Science concentration) and minors in Mathematics, Statistics, Computational Analytics, and Mathematics for Elementary & Middle Grades Teachers. We value undergraduate research, outreach, and a strong emphasis on teaching quality.
Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will be committed to engaging undergraduate teaching of students of all backgrounds, developing or continuing a research program (preferably involving undergraduates), and contributing to the department through service appropriate to their career stage. Teaching load is approximately 9 contact hours per semester, typically including two course preparations (introductory statistics and an upper-level course based on faculty interest and department need). Scholarly work should be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Departmental, college, and/or university service will be based on interest and need.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in statistics or a closely related field by August 2026.
Demonstrated excellence in or clear potential for teaching undergraduate statistics courses and creating supportive learning environments.
Potential for or demonstrated success in developing an active research agenda in statistics or data science, preferably accessible to undergraduates.
Potential for and interest in mentoring undergraduates in scholarly activities and career paths.
Potential for seeking external funding, perhaps through interdisciplinary collaboration with other faculty.
Potential for and interest in serving the department, college, and university in appropriate service positions.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Potential to support the development of statistics courses with connections to data science.
Potential to teach existing and future graduate-level interdisciplinary statistics and/or data science courses.
Additional Posting Information The following documents are required for application:
A cover letter explicitly addressing this position and the applicant’s interest in undergraduate education.
A current curriculum vitae.
Unofficial copies of graduate school transcripts.
A teaching statement (uploaded under "Statement of Teaching Philosophy") focusing on methodology and actions to create a supportive learning environment.
A research statement (uploaded under "Other Document #1") including how students may be involved, if appropriate.
Names and contact information for three references, including at least one addressing teaching ability.
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is closed. JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for relocating candidates. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.
Conditions of Employment Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires must complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. JMU uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community free of discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs. Anyone with questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.
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