Academic Job Openings
Visiting Assistant Professor – Statistics & Applied Probability
The Department of Statistics and Applied Probability at UC Santa Barbara is searching for qualified candidates for multiple visiting faculty positions in the Department of Statistics and Applied Probability. The Department comprises 21 permanent faculty members, as well as more than ten visiting scholars, postdocs, and lecturers. Our vibrant research atmosphere is driven by interdisciplinary research groups in Data Science, Biostatistics, Environmental Statistics, and Financial and Actuarial Mathematics. A full year Visiting Assistant Professor appointment carries a teaching load of 5 one-quarter courses per year. Departmental teaching includes upper-division undergraduate courses in statistics, probability, regression, time-series, statistical computing, stochastic processes, and mathematical finance. The department has two specializations in research and teaching. Applicants hired for one of these specializations must be willing to primarily teach courses in three areas. Specialization in Statistics and Data Science (STDS): Applicants for this specialization have research-level expertise in a field related to mathematical statistics, biostatistics, applied statistics, computational statistics and data science. Specialization in Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Research (FMAR): Applicants for this specialization have research-level expertise in a field related to financial mathematics, probability, actuarial science. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position.
Important Application Dates
Applications Open: TBD (Still awaiting University Approval)
Final date: Monday, Mar 31, 2026 Application Link (Application Link will be provided soon)
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a condition of employment, all UC employees must comply with the University of California's vaccination policies.
Contact
Abhi Ramesh, Assistant to the Chair/Academic Personnel Coordinator: aramesh7922@ucsb.edu Kallie McFerron, Business Officer: mso@pstat.edu
Lecturer Recruitment Pool In Statistics & Applied Probability
The Department of Statistics and Applied Probability at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach undergraduate statistics, data science, or probability for upcoming openings. Teaching duties include a range of introductory and upper-division courses. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Positions may be either full-time or part-time. The department prioritizes candidates who would like to work full time
Salary is based on UC’s salary scales and depends on qualifications and experience.
The posting will remain open until March 31, 2026, to accommodate department needs. if you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.
Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the review date specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.
For more information about the Department please see our website: https://www.pstat.ucsb.edu/.
Important Application Dates:
Applications Open: December 10, 2025
Initial Review Date: January 23, 2026
Applications Close: March 31, 2026
Application Link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03016.
Equal Opportunity Memo:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
CONTACT
Abhi Ramesh, Assistant to the Chair/Academic Personnel Coordinator: aramesh7922@ucsb.edu Kallie McFerron, Business Officer: mso@pstat.edu
No Current Open Positions Available at this time.