Job Description

Chapman University seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Statistics in the Schmid College of Science and Technology, starting August 2027.

Chapman University is a nationally-ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked #100 among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2027). Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11schools and colleges, including the Schmid College of Science and Technology. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu.

Schmid College of Science and Technology (SCST) embodies Chapman’s mission of providing students with personalized educational experiences by fostering an outstanding community of teacher-scholars across a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Schmid College has a new 140,000 sq ft home, the Keck Center for Science and Engineering, alongside the newly founded Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering. More information about the Schmid College of Science and Technology is available at www.chapman.edu/science.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach statistics courses within the Schmid College of Science and Technology, including courses for mathematics majors and for other majors across the campus, as well as graduate courses within the Computational and Data Science (CADS) Master and PhD Programs. In addition, the candidate will also advise and mentor students in our undergraduate mathematics programs and graduate students within CADS. Significant scholarship, including publishing in statistics and data science research, presenting at relevant research conferences, and obtaining and managing extramural grants is an expectation of the position.

This is a full-time, tenure track position that requires work to be performed in the State of California and has in-person teaching responsibilities and required on-campus availability at Chapman’s Orange campus.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach Statistics and Computational Science courses. Current course descriptions are available at https://catalog.chapman.edu.
• Actively contribute as an integral member of Schmid College of Science and Technology in the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of our academic and degree programs.
• Perform service to the unit, college, university, profession, and wider community as expected of a tenure track faculty member.
• Seek, obtain, and manage external funding to support research efforts.

Tenure-track faculty are expected to develop and maintain an active research agenda for future tenure consideration and are evaluated on their research/scholarly activity, teaching, and service

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A conferred doctorate by start of employment in Statistics from an accredited institution.
• Strong background in Statistics research, including demonstrated potential to build a nationally recognized, externally funded Statistics research program.
• Evidence of effective teaching in higher education at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, particularly in Statistics courses.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with development and implementation of innovative teaching practices, including using technology to enhance educational environments.
• Ability to design and implement program and course assessment tools.
• Experience seeking grants and managing sponsored projects.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should submit the following via Interfolio:

• Cover letter detailing qualifications related to the position description
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy that includes a brief description of past teaching experience, no more than three pages
• Research statement that details current and future statistics research, no more than three pages
• Contact information for three professional references (letters may be requested for short-listed candidates)

Inquiries may be addressed to Adrian Vajiac, Search Committee Chair, at schmidcollege@chapman.edu. Please use "Statistics Tenure-Track Faculty Position" as the email subject line.

Application review will begin October 30, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $97,000. This position is subject to final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.