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# Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science

- **Company:** St. Olaf College
- **Location:** Northfield, MN, United States
- **Salary:** $77,200.0 - $82,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Bioinformatics, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c190625ce4ff9057

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques)?, Candidates must have or be completing a PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or a closely related field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Bioinformatics, or Epidemiology with a demonstrated interest and background in Statistics and Data Science. While we will consider all areas of specialization, candidates with interest/experience in Data Science who are poised to expand our course offerings at the 300-level are particularly encouraged to apply, training and experience in Statistics, particularly if you do not have a Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics;
experience in and vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in teaching, scholarship, service, and/or community engagement;
experience in and vision for teaching undergraduate students; include experience using inclusive pedagogy, active and innovative teaching strategies, and assessment of learning outcomes as applicable; and

 + contributions to the scholarly field and future research goals.

 * Graduate transcripts (unofficial)

 * Teaching Statement: Statement of your teaching philosophy, including a discussion of pedagogical techniques used to create an active, inclusive classroom

 * Professional Statement: Statement of your research and interests, including the potential for engagement in research with undergraduates, that is written for a general statistics and data science audience



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