Macalester faculty teach five semester course sections per year (typically two to three distinct courses), supervise senior capstone presentations and honors theses, advise students in their curricular and career choices, maintain an active scholarly agenda, and engage in pedagogical, curricular, and extracurricular departmental activities. During their first year of the appointment, new faculty teach four course sections (typically two distinct courses) and attend a weekly new faculty development seminar.

At Macalester College, diversity, equity, and inclusion have long been central to our educational mission and values. We are committed to the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more equitable and socially just college and society. In this spirit, the MSCS department prides itself on our innovative and inclusive Statistics curriculum and pedagogy (e.g. active learning, real world applications, computing in R). We offer majors and minors in each of Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science, and a new hire would join a team of five other tenured / tenure-track Statistics faculty. Our faculty embrace the rich multidisciplinary, collegial, and collaborative nature of our joint department. In addition to pedagogical and curricular innovation, we value undergraduate research mentoring and outreach to the vibrant Minneapolis and Saint Paul metropolitan community. We foster close interdisciplinary relationships with departments outside MSCS and teach more than 60% of the student body in our introductory Statistics course.

To apply to this position, please submit the following materials. Application materials should be written to be accessible to all members of the search committee (including MSCS faculty, non-MSCS faculty, and undergraduate students), as well as the college Provost and Dean of the Faculty.

1. curriculum vitae (CV),
   
2. graduate school transcripts,
   
3. three letters of recommendation, at least one of which discusses your potential as a teacher,
   
4. teaching statement: a statement of your experience in, commitment to, and vision for teaching undergraduate students. Discuss pedagogical approaches (e.g., inclusive teaching, active and innovative teaching strategies, assessment), future teaching development goals, and courses you'd be passionate to teach or introduce into the curriculum. Describe your experience in and vision regarding teaching, advising, and mentorship of students of multiple and diverse backgrounds with attention to students who experience structural barriers and limited access to educational opportunities.
   
5. research statement: a statement of your contributions to the scholarly field and future research goals. Highlight professional engagement in the field through journal publications, conference presentations, and/or software development. Describe your current and immediate future publishable research projects. The strongest candidates will have enthusiasm and a feasible plan for incorporating undergraduate students in their future research.
   
6. a cover letter (2-3 pages, no more than three pages) that provides an executive summary of your:
   a. specific interest in joining the MSCS Department at Macalester College;
   b. training and experience in Statistics, particularly if you do not have a Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics;
   c. experience in and vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in teaching, scholarship, service, and/or community engagement;
   d. experience in and vision for teaching undergraduate students; include experience using inclusive pedagogy, active and innovative teaching strategies, and assessment of learning outcomes as applicable; and
   e. contributions to the scholarly field and future research goals.

For questions about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Professor Alicia Johnson (ajohns24@macalester.edu). Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Macalester is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, with a population of approximately three million people and home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester's diverse student body comprises over 2000 undergraduates from 45 states and the District of Columbia and 70 countries. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to academic distinction with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of historically marginalized groups. International scholars will receive H-1B visa assistance if selected for this position.

Please note that candidates who are invited for a campus interview will be required to complete faculty screening questions, and offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check at the time of offer. Additionally, finalist candidates will be asked for additional references.

The starting salary range for this position will be $94,000-97,000, depending upon experience. At Macalester, we offer a generous package of employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan. 
• Comprehensive health insurance options, including a high-deductible health plan and PPO plan. 
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account. 
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75%-100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions. 
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan. 
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

You may see our full benefits options on our Benefits Page.