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College of Charleston, Mathematics

Position ID:
Charleston-AP [#23710]
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Charleston, South Carolina 29424, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Statistics, Mathematical Sciences
Appl Deadline:
2024/04/05 11:59PMhelp popup* finished (2023/11/01, finished 2024/10/11, listed until 2024/05/01)
Position Description:
   

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

Two Tenure-Track Positions

The College of Charleston Department of Mathematics invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions beginning August 2024. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in statistics or a mathematical science with an emphasis in statistics, probability or data science by the employment start date. Since teaching, research and service make up the primary responsibilities of the position, a record of and potential for excellence in these areas, including directing student research, make up the basis for ranking candidates. We are seeking candidates whose teaching interest include all levels of undergraduate statistics and may include graduate level statistics courses and statistics courses required for our undergraduate data science program (run jointly with our computer science department). 

The College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, SC. Since our founding in 1770, we have maintained a strong liberal arts curriculum. The College is a state-supported master's degree granting institution and ranks among the nation’s top universities in providing quality education in the arts, sciences, education, and business. The student body numbers approximately 12,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs combined.


A complete application must contain:

  •      a cover letter, curriculum vita,
  •      teaching philosophy,
  •      current and projected research agenda, and
  •      at least three letters of recommendation, at least one addressing teaching.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Jurisich, search committee chair, at jurisiche@cofc.edu.

This is a nine-month appointment; salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be considered until the position is filled.



The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Three to five reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.