The Department of Mathematical Sciences contributes significantly to the mission of the University through scholarly endeavors, engagement of students and outreach to the community and the profession. The department, which has 50 full-time faculty members, offers courses in mathematics, mathematics education and statistics, and has undergraduate programs in mathematics as well as a Master of Science program with concentrations in Pure and Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Computational Science. The department features an energetic faculty with an active colloquia and seminar series, including a Distinguished Lecture Series. In addition, many faculty members are active in professional organizations, some serving in leadership positions at the regional and national levels. Required Qualifications: • Earned doctorate in statistics or a closely related field by August 1, 2017. • Evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education with demonstrated effectiveness in statistics instruction. • Demonstrated commitment to a strong, sustained research program with strong potential for securing external research funding. • Good command of written and spoken English. Preferred Qualifications: Outstanding applicants in all areas will be considered but preference will be given to applicants with research interests that complement those of the current faculty. |