Position Summary
Successful
candidates will teach both undergraduate and master’s courses in statistics
and probability, will work with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and
coordinate courses, will mentor and supervise graduate assistants and
instructors, and will join a large and active group of teaching faculty
focused on excellence in instruction in the statistical and mathematical
sciences. Depending on candidate expertise and interests, teaching courses in
the Actuarial Science and Quantitative Risk Analysis Programs may also be
part of the position.
This is
a one-year position, with likely renewal assuming excellent performance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Masters
-Statistics, Mathematics or closely related
Desired Degree
Doctorate
-Statistics, Mathematics or closely related
Minimum Requirements
- Candidates must have a Master or Doctoral degree in
Statistics, Mathematics or closely related field is required.
- Must have demonstrated instructional excellence in
undergraduate statistics, and knowledge of or experience with
student-centered pedagogical methods.
- Must have the ability to teach undergraduate
statistics courses and some masters courses.
Required Application Materials
All
candidates should submit an application for this position through http://careers.msu.edu
and refer to posting
number 702741.
Candidates
should submit:
(1) a
letter of application explaining the applicant’s interest in and fit for the
position,
(2) a
resume or curriculum vitae,
(3) a
statement describing the applicant’s teaching philosophy and experience in
statistics teaching,
(4)
materials from a course that the candidate has taught, including at least a
syllabus and assessments such as examinations and homework assignments,
(5)
names and contact info of three references who will address the applicant’s
teaching.
Review
of applications will begin on 05/25/2021,
and on a continuing basis until the position is filled. Inquiries are welcome
by contacting the search committee chair Dr. Leonard Johnson through email at
john2772@msu.edu.
Special Instructions
Candidates
only need to submit names and contact info of three references while
completing the application. Letters of recommendation will be required at the
interview phase in the application process.
For more
information, contact Dr. Leonard Johnson, Search Committee Chairperson (john2772@msu.edu).
You may
submit supplemental applicant information to Jessica Dunkel (dunkelje@msu.edu)
Review of Applications Begins On
05/25/2021
Website
http://www.stt.msu.edu/
Department Statement
The
Department of Statistics and Probability at Michigan State University has a
long and proud tradition of excellence for world-class research and training
for over 65 years.
The
Department awards bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Statistics,
and partners with the Department of Mathematics in awarding the bachelor’s
degree in Actuarial Science.
The
Department is home to an internationally renowned faculty with a wide variety
of expertise in fundamental and interdisciplinary research, over 100 graduate
students, and over 100 undergraduate students from many countries of the
world. Graduates of our programs go on to careers in academia, industry and
government.
MSU Statement
Michigan
State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for
more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU
pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve
the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing
opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than
200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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