St. Lawrence University, Mathematics Department

Position Description
St. Lawrence University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor in statistics or applied mathematics in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics at the beginning of August 2026. Exceptional candidates with the appropriate experience will also be considered for a position at the associate professor or full professor level. Our department currently has fourteen full-time faculty members and supports robust majors in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute either to core courses in statistics or to courses related to applied mathematics, both at the upper and introductory levels. A successful candidate will demonstrate commitment and strategies to supporting and mentoring undergraduate research and scholarship. Salary range $80,000-90,000 annually; the starting rate will be determined by education, experience, skills, disciplinary training, and other factors protected by law.
The teaching expectation at St. Lawrence is three courses per semester. The university offers support for conference travel as well as an option for a pre-tenure sabbatical.
Minimum
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data
Science, Mathematics, or a related field by August 15, 2026, a strong
commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting, and evidence
of excellence in teaching and research potential. Candidates who are ABD (All
But Dissertation) are also welcome to apply.
To Apply:
1. Applicants should submit a cover letter, current CV, teaching statement, and research statement on MathJobs.org (https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27055). Candidates are encouraged to address how their teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or service might support our commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive community within a liberal arts education.
2. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted on MathJobs.org (https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27055). At least one letter of recommendation should address your teaching.
3.
Applicants must also complete a short St. Lawrence
University online application form at
Review of applications will begin on October 10,
2025. Applications submitted after this date will continue to be reviewed until
the position is filled.
Please direct any questions pertaining to this
position to Professor Gabriel Dorfsman-Hopkins gdhopkins@stlawu.edu or to Professor
Matt Higham at mhigham@stlawu.edu.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.
About St. Lawrence University
Nestled between the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains and the St. Lawrence River, St. Lawrence University is a coeducational, private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,000 students from more than 40 states and 40 nations. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity, and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.
The University is committed to and seeks diversity among its faculty, staff and students. Such a commitment ensures an atmosphere that is diverse and complex in ways that are intellectually and socially enriching for the entire campus community. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups, as well as from individuals with experience teaching or working in a multicultural environment, are encouraged. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit https://www.stlawu.edu/about.
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
St. Lawrence University
23 Romoda Drive
Canton, NY 136717