The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at University of Alaska Fairbanks seeks two tenure-track Assistant Professors of Statistics to begin Fall 2027. Successful candidates in Statistics and Data Science will have a record of research excellence, or give evidence of promising research potential, and will show a commitment to effective and engaged teaching. Faculty are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate statistics courses to a diverse student body, develop a vibrant research program, supervise graduate students, provide statistical consulting to the university research community, and serve on departmental and university committees. The successful applicant will find numerous opportunities for collaboration with UAF faculty and state and federal agency scientists working in areas such as ecology, fisheries and wildlife science, physics, geology and geophysics, engineering and mathematics education.

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The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Dept. of Geosciences seeks innovative, cross-disciplinary candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in Vertebrate Paleontology, with a focus on remains preserved in permafrost. The successful candidate will also serve as Director of the Alaska Quaternary Center (AQC). This is a joint appointment between the College of Natural Science and Mathematics (75%) and the Geophysical Institute (25%). Faculty positions have a 9 month base appointment with an extension of up to 3 months supported by external funding (if available).

Do you enjoy helping others learn? Would you like experience working with faculty inside of the classroom? If yes, please apply to join the Learning Assistant Program. Build your resume, deepen your professional experience, and improve your own academic success. This position also gives you an advantage when applying to future jobs, especially in teaching, tutoring, education, or graduate school.

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The UAF International Student and Scholar Services office is seeking an International Student Coordinator. This position is the first point of contact for our office. If interested we encourage you to apply!