Earlham College invites applications for two full-time Visiting Assistant Professorships in mathematics:

(1)  A three-year position in applied mathematics (Fall 2018–Spring 2021).

(2)  A two-year position (Fall 2018–Spring 2020) replacing a faculty member on leave.  It is possible this position may be extended to three years.  This position is open to candidates in any area of mathematics, but we prefer someone comfortable teaching courses across the curriculum.

A PhD or ABD in mathematics or a related field is preferred.  The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching mathematics to a wide variety of students, interested in engaging with students on research, and committed to participating in the larger Earlham community, and will have a plan for continued scholarly work.

We anticipate searching in 2019 for a tenure track position that will start in Fall 2019.

Earlham is a selective national liberal arts college.  The college offers a number of interdisciplinary programs including African and African American Studies, Global Management, Environmental Sustainability, Peace and Global Studies, and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies.  Ability to contribute to these programs or to the Mathematics Department’s close relationships and collaborations with Physics and Computer Science, or to expanding collaboration with other Departments or Programs is a plus.  

To apply, submit a letter of interest, vita, statement of your teaching philosophy, brief research statement, transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation through MathJobs.  Submit also a 300–500 word statement that describes your ability to contribute to the advancement of Earlham’s goal of being a diverse and inclusive institution.  Please indicate the position(s) for which you are applying.  Two recommendation letters should specifically address teaching.  While electronic submission is preferred, materials may be submitted by mail to: Mathematics Department, 801 National Road West, Richmond, IN  47374. 

Full consideration will be given to applications received by February 23.  Review of applications will continue until the positions have been filled.

Earlham College continues to build a community that reflects the gender and racial diversity of society at large, and, is therefore particularly interested in encouraging applications from African Americans, other ethnic minorities, and women. Earlham is also eager to solicit applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).  We welcome applications from people sympathetic to social justice, simplicity, consensus seeking, and other Quaker values.  We are open to applications from those with non-linear career trajectories.

Earlham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.