Job Description

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in statistics for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The person filling the position is expected to be able to teach a wide range of graduate and undergraduate level statistics courses, contribute to scholarly activities in the department, engage in research activities involving undergraduate and graduate students, and to engage in professional service.

A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.

The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.

May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned.

The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.

All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).

Required Qualifications

Doctorate or terminal degree in Statistics, Applied Statistics, or Biostatistics. (conferred on an official transcript by August 12, 2024.)

Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens to this position including social justice and/or anti-racism.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.

Demonstrated preparation to teach, advise, and support a wide variety of students.

Demonstrated training and experience appropriate to teach applied courses at the graduate level.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching college or university-level classes.

Demonstrated ability to teach using technology in the classroom and/or online course delivery.

Record of successful contributions to student growth and development.

Experience with advising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Have or potential to involve undergraduate and/or graduate students in research or creative activity.

Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and/or professional presentations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website: https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

Cover Letter
Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information for three (3) references
Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University, Mankato’s goals?
A brief (no more than one-page) teaching statement
A brief (no more than one-page) research statement

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/bargaining.html.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years' worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu.

Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This Vacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

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