The Department of Mathematics at Bucknell University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position, beginning August 2011. Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. in statistics or another field of the mathematical sciences, a solid background in statistics, strong commitment to teaching statistics, and high potential for research. The successful candidate will teach a variety of statistics courses and maintain an active research program. Bucknell University values a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Bucknell is a private, highly selective, primarily undergraduate university of about 3500 students. Its broad curriculum in the liberal arts and sciences is complemented by strong professional programs in engineering, education, music, and management. The University is situated in the picturesque and historic town of Lewisburg, on the banks of the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania.

Applications include curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (unofficial copies accepted), a research statement, and a teaching statement. Please submit these and all other supporting materials electronically at http://www.mathjobs.org (APS #2158). Please arrange for three letters of recommendation (at least one of which should address teaching) to be uploaded at mathjobs.org. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.