The Department of Statistics is seeking qualified applicants for a 9-month tenured position at the full professor level with a preferred but flexible start in August 2026. Duties include interdisciplinary statistical and collaborative research with faculty and students across campus, advising PhD and MS students in statistics, departmental/university service, and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
The teaching load will be typically 2 courses per semester. Course release may be negotiated. Depending on interests, applicants may obtain affiliation and/or a partial appointment with the Statistical Consulting Laboratory or the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics.
The Department of Statistics fosters a collaborative and engaging environment for faculty, staff, and students. With the rapid growth of data and new methods, the field continues to expand, offering strong opportunities for both theoretical and applied research. The Department of Statistics at Kansas State University is the science of making decisions through the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. As a highly interdisciplinary field, it supports work across science, engineering, business, and education. For more information, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/stats/
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
Applications close on: May 8, 2026
Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.
Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.
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Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.
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