LaGrange College, Business and Data Science

Position ID:

3555-ASSISTANTPROFESSOR [#26242]

Position Title:

Assistant Professor in Data Analytics/Math/Stats

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

LaGrange, Georgia 30240, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Data Analytics/Mathematics/Statistics

Appl Deadline:

(posted 2025/01/30, listed until 2025/07/30)

Position Description:

Faculty Appointment, Data Analytics and Mathematics, Department Business and Data Science

LaGrange College seeks to fill a tenure-track appointment in mathematics and data analytics at the assistant professor level beginning August 1, 2025.

LaGrange College seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. If you embrace our values of excellence, service, diversity, civility, and inclusion, and are committed to modeling those attributes in our community, we encourage you to submit your application for consideration.

A doctoral degree in statistics, mathematics, data science, or related field is required, although outstanding ABD candidates will be considered. Successful candidates must complete the terminal degree by the end of their second year in the position. Applicants with a master’s degree in data analytics and substantial teaching or professional experience in the field may also be considered for a non-tenure-line lectureship.

The successful candidate will join the newly formed Department of Business and Data Science, offering opportunities to teach a range of undergraduate courses, including core courses in the general curriculum, core courses for mathematics majors, and advanced data analytics topics. Candidates with expertise in data analytics and a vision for developing an undergraduate curriculum in data analytics will receive priority consideration. The teaching load is 24 credits annually (typically four 3-credit courses per term). Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, professional development, and institutional service, as well as an understanding of, and appreciation for, the mission of liberal arts institutions.

About LaGrange College LaGrange College, founded in 1831 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, is the oldest private institution in Georgia. While most of LaGrange’s students hail from Georgia and surrounding states, the institution has an extended reach, attracting students from many US states and ten countries around the world. With a diverse student body of approximately 700 undergraduate and graduate students, LaGrange is a regional leader in experiential learning, offering students multiple opportunities for international study, internships, community-based learning, and collaborative research with faculty members. The most popular undergraduate majors are business, exercise science, psychology, and visual and performing arts. In addition, LaGrange offers master’s degree programs in education, teaching, and clinical mental health counseling.

The college is expanding its curriculum in preparation for new growth in enrollment. New programs begun in Fall 2024 include an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction, an M.Ed. in higher education, an MS in computer science, a BS in strength and conditioning, and minors in computer science and neuroscience. Finally, the college is a member of the NCAA’s Division III, fielding eight men’s and eight women’s athletic teams. The LaGrange College men’s baseball team finished third in the 2022 NCAA Division III World Series.

About LaGrange, Georgia Located in LaGrange, Georgia (pop. 30,000), LaGrange College is ideally situated about one hour southwest of Atlanta. An inviting community that combines a modern entrepreneurial lifestyle with a sense of traditional Southern charm and old-fashioned hospitality, LaGrange is home to several Fortune 500 companies, historic landmarks, unique shops, a revitalized and thriving downtown, green spaces including a 30-mile-long paved trail called The Thread, and restaurants for every taste. Area attractions for children and adults range from fine arts, including an art center, symphony, and performing arts; to great outdoor life, including Callaway Gardens, West Point Lake, Pine Mountain, and FDR State Park. LaGrange also provides its residents an excellent recreational program.

Interested candidates should visit https://lagrangecollege.applicantstack.com/x/openings to apply for the position and to view other positions available at the college. Required documents include: • A letter of interest describing the alignment of the candidate’s qualifications with the position requirements • Current curriculum vitae • A statement of teaching philosophy • A diversity statement describing the candidate’s experience with, and advocacy for, diversity, equity, and inclusion activities in the classroom and on campus • Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are fine at this point) • Contact information (only) for three professional references

The review of applications will begin on February 15 and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check as a prerequisite for the position. Any questions about the position should be addressed to officeoftheVPAA@lagrange.edu.

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Contact: Dr. Brian Peterson, (706)8808356

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: 601 Broad St.
LaGrange College
LaGrange, GA 30240

Web Page: https://lagrangecollege.applicantstack.com/x/openings