The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science at St. Olaf College invites applications for full-time and half-time (6 course teaching load) positions in mathematics, to begin August 16, 2021. The positions will be for one year with potential for subsequent appointments, based on staffing needs and success in the first semester. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legally authorized to work in the U.S. Applications must be submitted through http://www.mathjobs.org.
Position Description:
A Ph.D. in mathematics is preferred; ABD candidates will be considered. Highest consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate level. All areas of mathematical expertise will be considered. We are particularly interested in applicants who will contribute to the department’s commitment to increasing access and opportunities for populations that are currently under-represented in the area of Mathematics. Candidates, in their letters of application, should address their potential to contribute to the St. Olaf community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values.
Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Questions about the position should be addressed to the department chair, Dr. Kristina Garrett, by e-mail (garrettk@stolaf.edu). For more information about the department, please visit the department web page at https://wp.stolaf.edu/math/. Who We Are Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul. The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community. The college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% retirement match, monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts, a significant tuition discount (up to an 80% reduction) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of the college's benefits, please see the summary of our benefits here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/ To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire. A summary of the Flexible Work Policy for staff: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/ A link to our DEI page: https://wp.stolaf.edu/equity-inclusion/ A virtual campus tour: https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483 An overview of Northfield: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/ An overview of the Twin Cities: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/ The college strongly recommends that incoming students and new employees complete the primary COVID vaccine series before beginning their studies or work on campus, and that all members of our campus community remain up to date with COVID vaccines, per CDC guidance. St. Olaf College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. With regard to its hiring and employment practices, the College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based upon an individual’s legally protected status including race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance. For Staff Application Assistance: 507-786-3068 For Faculty Application Assistance: 507-786-3356 Title IX Contact Information: Pamela McDowell, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Tomson Hall 180 Northfield, MN 55057 507-786-3465 |