Position Description

The School of Science and Mathematics at Emporia State University (ESU) invites applications for a visiting instructor position in statistics.

The two-year appointment will begin in August 2024, with the possibility of renewal.

Please contact Dr. Qiang Shi (qshi@emporia.edu) if you have any questions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses including general education courses.
• Support the math general education director and supervise graduate teaching assistants.
• Participate in student recruitment activities.
• Engage in appropriate service activities within the university and the community. This should include organizing some outreach programs for K-12 students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications: 

• A graduate degree (master’s level or higher) in statistics or related fields.
• At least one year of college teaching experience in the U.S.
• Ability to teach general education courses (for example: Elementary Statistics, College Algebra) and other undergraduate statistics courses (for example: Introduction to Probability and Statistics, Introduction to Biostatistics).
• Ability to work with graduate teaching assistants.
• A strong commitment to working on recruitment and outreach activities and serving on assigned committees.

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• M.S. or Ph.D. in statistics.
• Strong evidence of independence and excellence in teaching in university-level statistics courses and general education courses.
• Experience in supervising graduate teaching assistants.
• Ability to teach online courses.
• Recruitment and outreach program experience.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Emporia State University offers a generous benefit package. Find out more about our health benefits, retirement options, paid time off, dependent and spouse tuition waiver program, and many other benefits at this link.

APPLY:

Please complete the online application here by uploading the following required materials in a PDF format:

• Curriculum vitae (or resume) with the contact information of three references.
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts. (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the initial application, but official transcripts are required before appointment.)
• A single PDF document including scanned copies of all past teaching evaluations and/or other evidence to demonstrate the teaching effectiveness.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire. 

Note: As of April 1, we are still accepting applications for this position. 

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.