Position Description

St. Lawrence University invites applications for a one-year Statistics Teaching Fellow position in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics, beginning in August 2025. The position emphasizes teaching statistics to undergraduates in a liberal arts setting. Our department includes 14 full-time faculty members and offers majors in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science. This position features a reduced teaching load of 2-2 and mentoring opportunities with nationally recognized statistics educators.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field with a strong graduate-level background in statistics is preferred. Candidates who are ABD (All But Dissertation) are also welcome to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in teaching statistics to undergraduates within a liberal arts environment.

Salary Range

Salary Range $61,000 - $63,000 annually. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

To apply

1. Submit a letter of application, a current CV, a teaching statement, and a diversity statement through MathJobs.org. The diversity statement should be a 300-500 word statement in which you address how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or community service might support our commitment to diversity and inclusion in a liberal arts education.
2. Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted on MathJobs.org, including at least one letter that specifically addresses your teaching.
3. Complete a short St. Lawrence University online application form at https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/3956

Deadline

Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by February 23, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Please direct any questions pertaining to this position to Dr. Ivan Ramler at iramler@stlawu.edu  or to Dr. Matt Higham at mhigham@stlawu.edu.

About St. Lawrence University

Nestled between the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains and the St. Lawrence River, St. Lawrence University is a coeducational, private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,000 students from more than 40 states and 40 nations. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity, and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.

The University is committed to and seeks diversity among its faculty, staff and students. Such a commitment ensures an atmosphere that is diverse and complex in ways that are intellectually and socially enriching for the entire campus community. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups, as well as from individuals with experience teaching or working in a multicultural environment, are encouraged. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit https://www.stlawu.edu/about.