Position:

Full-Time Faculty Position in Statistics (Open Rank, Continuing Track) and Director, Online M.S. in Applied Statistics

The Department of Applied Economics and Statistics at the University of Delaware invites applications for a full-time, open-rank Continuing Track (CT) faculty position in Statistics, beginning Fall 2026. This position includes a concurrent administrative appointment as Director of the Online M.S. in Applied Statistics program.

Continuing Track (CT) is the University’s permanent, non-tenure career path, offering a stable and rewarding academic trajectory. CT faculty hold the same academic titles as tenure-line faculty and benefit from multi-year contracts, sabbatical eligibility, a parallel promotion process, and participation in shared governance.

This 9-month academic appointment includes responsibilities in undergraduate and graduate teaching, student advising, program administration, and instructional development. Approximately 62.5% of the role is dedicated to teaching and 37.5% to service and administration, including leadership of the online M.S. program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrates excellence in teaching undergraduate statistics, with effectiveness in engaging students, clearly communicating complex concepts, and supporting student learning.
• Substantial applied experience in statistical analysis in research, industry, or  professional settings.
• Experience teaching graduate-level statistics courses.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supporting learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in program leadership or project management.
• Experience directing or administering graduate programs.
• Experience in online or hybrid teaching modalities.
• Evidence of successful mentoring and engagement in professional development.

Responsibilities:

Teaching (62.5%):

• Teach five courses per academic year (15 credits), including core offerings and our undergraduate capstone course. Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• STAT200 (Basic Statistical Practice)
• STAT408 (Statistical Research Methods)
• STAT468 (Senior Research Project)

Additional courses may be assigned based on the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Develop curriculum and engage in instructional innovation.
• Support student learning and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Service/Administration (37.5%):

• Serve as the Director of the MS Applied Statistics program.
  • The MS Applied Statistics program was founded in 2017 and is a successful online program that serves mostly non-traditional and part-time students to provide statistics and data analytics skills to working professionals. These students are very often doing the work of a statistician but seeking to strengthen their background knowledge and expand their practical skills.
  • Responsibilities include:
    • Overseeing curriculum and course offerings.
    • Advising and supporting students, most of whom are working professionals.
    • Leading strategic planning, growth, and marketing of the program, through collaboration with the department chair, faculty, and relevant university offices.

• All faculty members in the Department of Applied Economics and Statistics are also expected to contribute to departmental, university, and professional service, and to support the department’s mission of advancing statistical literacy across campus.

Additional Institutional Information:

The Department of Applied Economics and Statistics is an interdisciplinary academic unit within the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, located on the University of Delaware South campus. Our department fosters a collegial environment committed to student success, faculty collaboration, and real-world impact. We support inclusiveness and innovative teaching across all levels of instruction. Currently, the Department consists of 21 full-time faculty who teach and supervise approximately 90 undergraduate majors and 50 graduate students.

The University of Delaware is in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York and Washington D.C, and 1 hour from Philadelphia and Baltimore.  An Amtrak station is located within walking distance of the University’s South campus.

The University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Carnegie Research University, with external funding exceeding $250 million. A recipient of a NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award, UD has a service to assist dual-career couples and supports work-life balance through family-friendly policies.

Salary:

University of Delaware salaries and fringe benefit packages are highly competitive. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Deadline:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority review will be given to applications received before December 15. 

Contact:

For questions about the position, contact Dr. Dianne Sisofo (sisofodf@udel.edu), Chair of the Search Committee and Assistant Professor of Statistics, Department of Applied Economics and Statistics, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware. 

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following materials:

1. Letter of application.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Teaching statement, which includes a list of courses you have taught.
4. Statement of your vision for the MS Applied Statistics program.
5. Statement outlining your contributions to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
6. Contact information of at least three professional references.

Submitted documents will be shared with departmental faculty.

Applications close: Open until filled.