jueves, 25 de septiembre de 2014

Lecturer in Statistics Georgia Southern University

Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the department chair, the Lecturer position requires teaching and service responsibilities as well as at least a master’s degree. The position centers on strengthening the department’s undergraduate course offerings and will include a workload of 15 hours per semester in core curriculum courses, consisting of contact hours in the classroom and additional service associated with student success in the core curriculum. The successful candidate will also possess a commitment to innovative methods of instruction and professional development in the area of teaching. The position is a 9-month non-tenure-track appointment and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

* At least an earned Master’s degree in statistics or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in statistics by August 1, 2015.
* Evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate education.
* Demonstrated effectiveness in instruction in statistics or the mathematical sciences.
* A minimum of 2 years of at least part-time college/university teaching experience.
* Good command of written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Necessary academic qualifications to teach introductory courses in statistics in the core curriculum.
* A minimum of 2 years full-time college/university teaching experience.


Company Information: The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Science and Mathematics invites nominations and applications for the position of Lecturer of Statistics. Georgia Southern University is a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship, and service. At Georgia Southern we provide a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom, and promotes student growth and life success.

Founded in 1906, the University now serves more than 20,500 students and offers more than 100 campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Our 900 acre park-like campus in Statesboro, Georgia is not far from historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island and provides the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college in a classic Main Street community.

Within this setting, the Department of Mathematical Sciences contributes significantly to the mission of the University through scholarly endeavors, engagement of students, and outreach to the community and the profession. The department, which has 50 full-time faculty members, offers courses in mathematics, mathematics education and statistics, and has undergraduate programs in mathematics as well as a Master of Science program with concentrations in Pure and Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Computational Science. The department features an energetic faculty with an active colloquia and seminar series, including a Distinguished Lecture Series. In addition, many faculty members are active in professional organizations, some serving in leadership positions at the regional and national levels. It is expected that the successful candidates will strengthen these initiatives.

Benefits: Fully benefited, non-tenure-track permanent position

Website: http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/math

Application Information: Screening will begin October 15, 2014 with an application deadline of November 15, 2014. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2015. A complete application consists of a letter clearly addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; three professional references; an unofficial transcript of all graduate work; a brief description of a commitment to excellence in teaching; and a brief description of planned research and scholarly activities. Applications (including three letters of recommendation) must be submitted through www.MathJobs.org. Only complete applications submitted through MathJobs will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Any questions regarding the search should be sent to:

Dr. Patricia Humphrey, Search Chair, Search #67254
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8093
Statesboro GA 30460-8093
Electronic mail: phumphre@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-5706


More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/math. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities and who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

Contact Email: phumphre@georgiasouthern.edu

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