Department of Statistics at Columbia University

Positions

• • • Assistant Professor (Limited Term) Position: Starting Fall 2025 – Review begins on December 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
    • Lecturer in Discipline Position: Starting Fall 2025 – Review begins on February 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
    • Joint Postdoc with Data Science Institute
    • Adjunct Faculty Positions – All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system   https://apply.interfolio.com/148577

Assistant Professor (Limited Term) Position: Starting Fall 2025

Position Description: The Department of Statistics invites applications for a four-year term position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2025. The initial term of appointment is one academic year with the possibility of renewal for three years. A PhD in statistics or a related field by the date of appointment is required, as is a commitment to high quality research and teaching in statistics and/or probability. Candidates will be expected to sustain an active research and publication agenda and to teach in the departmental undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates with expertise in machine learning, big data, mathematical finance and probability theory are particularly encouraged to apply.

The department expects to support successful candidates with a generous research allowance.  The expected teaching load is three semester-long courses per year.

The department currently consists of 40 faculty members and 73 PhD students. The department has been expanding rapidly and, like the University itself, is an extraordinarily vibrant academic community. We are especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.  For further information about the department and our activities, centers, research areas, and curricular programs, please go to our web page at: http://www.stat.columbia.edu

Qualifications: PhD in statistics or a related field by the date of appointment is required, as is a commitment to high quality research and teaching in statistics and/or probability.

Application Instructions: All applications must be submitted through Columbia’s online Academic Search and Recruiting portal (ASR) http://apply.interfolio.com/156740

The application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement and the names of 3 references, who will be asked to upload letters of recommendation.

Inquiries may be made to Dood Kalicharan at dk@stat.columbia.edu

Review of applications begins on December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary Range or Pay Grade: $95,000 – $100,000

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Lecturer in Discipline Position: Starting Fall 2025

Position Description: The Department of Statistics invites applications for a Lecturer in Discipline position to begin July 1, 2025. This is a full-time appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful reviews.

The position will contribute to the Departmental educational mission at the undergraduate and master’s level.

Lecturers in Discipline are officers in the University who meet a programmatic need for instruction in specialized fields. The selected candidates will be expected to teach up to 3 courses per semester. A Ph.D. in Statistics or related field by the date of appointment and a commitment to high-quality teaching at both the undergraduate and MA levels in Statistics and/or Probability are required. Candidates will be expected to participate in the full gamut of statistics education including curriculum improvement, modifying and developing courses, and exploring new strategies for the teaching of statistics. We are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in applied statistics, data science, and the application of statistical methods across a variety of disciplines and sectors.

The Department currently consists of 40 faculty members, 73 PhD students, and over 300 MA students. The Department has been expanding rapidly and, like the University itself, is an extraordinarily vibrant academic community. We are especially interested in candidates who through their research, teaching and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. For further information about the Department and our programs, please go to our webpage at: http://www.stat.columbia.edu

Qualifications: Ph.D. in statistics or a related field by the date of appointment, as is a commitment to high quality research and teaching in statistics and/or probability.

Application Instructions: All applications must be submitted through Columbia’s online Academic Search and Recruiting portal (ASR) apply.interfolio.com/154160 and must include the following materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching evaluations), a sample of course syllabus and the names of 3 references, who will be asked to upload letters of recommendation on their behalf.

Inquiries may be made to Dood Kalicharan at dk@stat.columbia.edu

Review of applications begins on February 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary Range or Pay Grade: $95,000 – $100,000

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Adjunct Faculty Positions Starting Fall 2025

Position Description: The Department of Statistics at Columbia University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions for the academic year of 2024-2025. We are looking for experienced professionals with expertise in statistics, probability, computation, and/or data science and an interest in teaching and mentoring curious and energetic students in a statistics classroom. Adjunct faculty teaches at most one course each semester. The department offers a wide range of courses in statistics, probability, and data science at both undergraduate and graduate levels. A robust proportion of our courses are offered in the late afternoons and evenings.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in statistics or a related field by the date of appointment, as is a commitment to high-quality teaching in statistics, probability, or data science. Preference will be given to applicants with previous teaching experiences and strong communication skills.

Application Instructions: All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system https://apply.interfolio.com/148577

Please upload the following required materials: CV, a short statement on teaching interest and teaching philosophy, sample teaching materials (optional), and up to two names of references (optional).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Fall semester deadline is May 1, 2025; Spring deadline is Oct 1, 2025; and Summer deadline is Feb 1, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran