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The College of Wooster, Department of Mathematical & Computational Sciences

674 24600
Position ID:
Wooster-VAP [#24600]
Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Wooster, Ohio 44691, United States of America
Subject Area:
Mathematics and Statistical & Data Sciences
Appl Deadline:
finished (2024/04/30, finished 2024/05/30)
Position Description:
   

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

Position Description

Position description – One-year visiting position in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at The College of Wooster invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics, with a strong possibility of a second year, to start in August 2024. The department has eighteen faculty and offers majors in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistical & Data Sciences, graduating 55-70 seniors each year across the three fields.

The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of six courses annually, including credited mentorship of senior thesis projects. These courses will include a mix of first-year courses (such as calculus) and mid/upper-level courses fitting with the candidate’s experience. Experience teaching courses in Statistics and Data Science is desirable. Applicants from all mathematical subfields are welcome.

We place a strong emphasis on experiential learning, with every student completing a year-long senior thesis project and many participating in our unique Applied Methods & Research Experience summer consulting program (AMRE). The candidate’s research statement should include a description of the ways in which their research might engage with Wooster’s Independent Study Program.

We are especially interested in hiring faculty who can contribute to the intellectual vibrancy and diversity of the academic community through their teaching, research, and service. The College of Wooster enrolls a racially, socioeconomically, and culturally diverse student body, including 24% domestic students of color, 15% international students, and 25% Pell-eligible students. Courses in the MCS department attract a particularly diverse group of students, with our majors almost equally split between domestic and international students. The diversity statement should discuss the candidate's experience working with students from different backgrounds, ideas for building a more inclusive classroom, and their engagement with issues of diversity on campus or in the broader community.

A Ph.D. in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field is preferred, with ABD candidates in these fields also considered. Please submit through MathJobs.com a cover letter, CV, unofficial graduate transcripts, teaching statement (max of 2 pages), research statement (max of 2 pages), diversity statement (max of 2 pages), and three reference letters. Questions concerning the search process should be directed to Pamela Pierce, Search Committee Chair, at ppierce@wooster.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The College of Wooster is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. The College of Wooster is committed by policy and practice to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more information on our nondiscrimination policy visit https://wooster.edu/nondiscrimination.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Grad Transcript(copy)
  • Diversity Statement (max 2 pgs)
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://wooster.edu/area/statistical-data-sciences/
email address
330-263-2389
 
Department of Mathematical & Computational Sciences
The College of Wooster
308 East University St
Wooster OH 44691