Mount Holyoke College, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Position ID:

MHC-SP25MV [#26206]

Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor in Mathematics

Position Type:

Non tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075-6420, United States of America

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Appl Deadline:

2025/02/28 23:59:59 finished (2025/01/21, finished 2025/04/25)

Position Description:

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

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics of Mount Holyoke College invites applications for 2 two-year Visiting Assistant Professor positions in mathematics, with a possibility of renewal for an additional year, to begin in Fall 2025. Qualifications include a doctorate (completed or anticipated), and a commitment to working in a liberal arts environment.

We seek candidates who have demonstrated potential for strong teaching at the undergraduate level, and who will be successful in mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Members of the department are active in both research and curriculum development, and resources are available to support conference travel and professional development. The teaching expectation is five courses per year, three in the fall semester and two in the spring.

Electronic submission of application materials through https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list is required. A completed application should include a cover letter addressing your interest in Mount Holyoke College, CV, and three statements concerning (1) teaching philosophy, practices and goals, (2) research interests, and (3) a statement about mentoring a diverse student body. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted on their behalf. At least one letter should comment specifically on your teaching. Please submit all application materials through MathJobs.org. We will begin reviewing applications on February 28th.

For further information about the department see: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/directory/departments-offices-centers/mathematics-and-statistics or you may contact the search chair, Gary Gillis (ggillis@mtholyoke.edu).

Mount Holyoke is an undergraduate liberal arts college with 2,200 students and 220 faculty. Mount Holyoke College is located about 90 miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River valley, and is a member of the Five College Consortium consisting of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts.
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Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.
Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.
We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Mentoring a diverse student body
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/math

413-538-2162

50 College Street
Mount Holyoke College Department of Math and Statistics
South Hadley, MA 01075