Professor of Statistics

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Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Professor

Job Summary:

The College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI) is UW–Madison’s first new college in more than 40 years, bringing together three established and highly regarded departments: Computer Sciences, Statistics, and the Information School. Building on their longstanding strengths in research and education, CAI advances interdisciplinary discovery spanning computing, data, information, and artificial intelligence and prepares students to shape how technology is designed, developed, and used for the public good. Supported by more than $400 million in philanthropic and institutional investment, CAI is expanding its faculty by 50 positions and significantly growing its research enterprise. Faculty joining CAI have the opportunity to contribute to established academic communities while helping shape a new college at a pivotal moment in its development. CAI is based in Morgridge Hall, a new, state-of-the-art facility designed to foster collaboration, learning, and discovery.

The Department of Statistics within the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is experiencing rapid expansion as part of the university's substantial investment in data science and artificial intelligence.

The department is also home to the Data Science major, which stands as the university's fastest-growing undergraduate program. Currently, the department features:

37 regular faculty members

Over 80 PhD students

Over 100 MS students

Approximately 1,800 undergraduate majors across statistics and data science

The Department of Statistics is widely recognized for its strong interplay between statistical theory, methodology, and practice. You can learn more about CAI at cai.wisc.edu/about and the Department of Statistics at stat.wisc.edu .

Position Summary:

We are seeking excellent candidates for multiple tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in Statistics.

The successful candidates will engage in the intellectual life of the Department through scholarly research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, graduate student mentoring and supervision, and university and professional service. They will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college’s commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service; which includes making significant contributions to the department’s teaching mission through course development and delivery to undergraduate and graduate students in one or more fields of specialization.

UW-Madison ranks among the top universities in the country for research expenditures and provides exceptional support for faculty seeking external funding. Internal research support is also available via funds provided by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF). Our field and department are growing rapidly, fueling our excitement for the future of our discipline and driving an eager desire among our faculty to attract candidates from various backgrounds and interests.

About Madison:

Madison is the state's capital city and is highly regarded for offering a small-town feel within a medium-sized city. It is an exceptional place to raise a family, offering an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Key Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidates will be expected to:

Engage in high-impact research addressing significant scientific and societal problems.

Conduct scholarly research and publish results in premier academic journals or refereed conference proceedings across statistics, data science, and closely related fields.

Present research findings at prominent national and international meetings.

Teach undergraduate and graduate-level statistics courses.

Mentor and advise students.

Participate actively in professional, university, and community outreach service.

Department:

UW-Madison, College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence, Department of Statistics

Compensation:

Negotiable – 9 months / ongoing / renewable

Required Qualifications:

Research: Demonstrated excellence, or demonstrated potential for excellence, in statistical research (very broadly defined).

Teaching: Proven interest and ability to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Collaboration: Strong ability to interact with an interdisciplinary, collaborative intellectual community.

Education:

PhD in Statistics or a closely related field is required by the appointment start date.

How to Apply:

Apply online at Jobs at UW (jobs.wisc.edu) under job requisition number JR10015554.

Applications must be submitted through UW-Madison's online application system; submissions outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the process.

Please upload the following required documents:

Letter of Application (Cover Letter)

Detailed Resume/CV and copies of university transcripts

Teaching and Mentoring Statement

Research Statement

Letters of Reference: All applicants will receive an email requesting the names and contact information for three references; each reference will each receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference.

Important Application Notes:

For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59 PM on November 16, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants will be evaluated strictly based on submitted materials. Your application should clearly demonstrate your dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring.

Materials must showcase your ability to purposefully plan teaching practices (evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation). This section must be created directly by you; while supporting letters may be included, it cannot consist solely of letters and testimony written by others.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding the position or application process, please contact:

• Matthias Katzfuss
• Department of Statistics
• 1205 University Ave, Madison, WI 53706
• Phone: 608-263-8531
• Email: mkatzfuss@wisc.edu

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website .

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