The Department of Statistics and Data Sciences (SDS) at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Director of the MS Program in Statistics, with appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor of Instruction. SDS is looking forward to an expansion of its MS program through an integrated 4+1 BS/MS sequence for our rapidly growing Statistics and Data Science major. The Director of the MS Program will help lead this initiative alongside the chair of the department, shaping curriculum, advising, admissions, and the long-term academic vision of the program, while also teaching classes at the undergraduate and MS level. The anticipated start date for the position is either January 1, 2027 or August 16, 2027.
SDS is the newest and fastest-growing department in the College of Natural Sciences and will, in August 2026, join UT’s new School of Computing, a major university initiative to boost investment in computer, data, and information sciences. Our programs include an undergraduate major and minor in Statistics and Data Science, an M.S. and Ph.D. in Statistics, and an online M.S. in Data Science.
The department is internationally recognized for excellence in both research and education, with 25 tenured/tenure-track and 10 professional-track faculty. While Professors of Instruction are professional-track faculty and ineligible for tenure, we hire with the hope that all new faculty will build lasting careers as part of our community. The department is committed to investing in the professional growth of all faculty. More information about the department is available here
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Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a related discipline. Successful candidates will likely have at least 5 years of university teaching experience in statistics and data science, including experience with both introductory classes and classes at the advanced undergraduate or master’s level.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, and a teaching statement. As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to provide the names and email addresses of three individuals who are willing to provide letters of support. A link to a professional website may be provided on the candidate’s CV.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, with all applications received by August 17, 2026 receiving full consideration. Assuming the position continues to remain open, applications received after August 17, but before November 16, 2026, will continue to be considered.
The department is committed to respecting the confidentiality of the search process.
A background check will be conducted on applicants selected for the positions.
Questions about the search process should be directed to Professor Jay Bartroff, SDS Professional-Track Faculty Search Committee Chair and SDS Associate Chair. Please send inquiries to statjobs@austin.utexas.edu instead of emailing the search committee chair directly.
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
