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Villanova University

Assistant Teaching Professor of Statistics

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:20251316FPosition Title:Assistant Teaching Professor of StatisticsPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/9-monthsDepartment:185-Mathematics & StatisticsPosition Summary:The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Villanova University welcomes applications for a continuing non-tenure-track position in Statistics that begins in August 2026, at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The teaching load for the position is 12 credit hours (three or four course sections) per semester.

Our department offers a new and growing undergraduate Major in Statistics, an undergraduate Minor in Statistics, and an MS in Applied Statistics and Data Science. In addition to teaching introductory Statistics courses, our new colleague will have the opportunity to teach upper-level courses for Statistics majors and minors. Our new colleague is also expected to advise undergraduate Statistics majors, contribute to the department and university through service, and participate in the life of the department.

Villanova has recently strengthened its commitment to continuing non-tenure-track faculty members by making Assistant Teaching Professors eligible for promotion to Associate and Full Teaching Professor. Villanova also provides support for professional development and staying active in the field through conference attendance.

The department has 40 permanent full-time faculty, including 12 statisticians. The department is home to Villanova's Center for Statistics and Data Science Education, which hosts a variety of events, including DataFest Philly each spring. For more information about the department, please visit https://www1.villanova.edu/university/liberal-arts-sciences/programs/mathematics-statistics.html.

Villanova is located 12 miles west of Philadelphia, which is the nation's sixth largest city and home to many historical and cultural attractions. There is easy access to the Philadelphia International Airport and to nearby cities such as New York and Washington, DC both by highway and by rail.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 12 credit hours (three or four course sections) per semester.
• Advise undergraduate Statistics majors.
• Contribute to the department and university through service and participate in the life of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field; Strong teaching potential.Preferred Qualifications:Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/.
All applications are to include:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Copies of academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
• At least three letters of recommendation.
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Recent student teaching evaluations (if available)

For finalists, an official graduate transcript and a statement of contribution to Villanova's Mission and Enduring Commitments will be required.

An email will be sent to your references with a secure web link asking that they submit confidential letters of recommendation.

Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled. Applications that are complete by March 6, 2026 will receive full consideration.Posting Date:01/12/2026Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: competitiveSalary Band:Job Classification:faculty

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