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Georgia Southern University (www.georgiasouthern.edu), a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, is one of Georgia’s premier universities. A residential university serving nearly 20,000 students in fall 2010, Georgia Southern is recognized for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. Founded in 1906, the University offers more than 100 campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight colleges. In 2011, Georgia Southern was named the fourth most popular university in the country by U.S. News & World Report’s “Top 20 Most Popular Universities.” The nearly 700-acre park-like campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Statistics (Tenure-Track)
Duties & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the department chair, the position requires teaching, research, and service responsibilities and a terminal degree. The position centers on strengthening the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs and includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising master’s degree candidates, producing quality scholarship, writing grant proposals, and performing institutional and professional service. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide consulting expertise to the general university community. The position is a 9-month tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: • Earned doctorate in statistics or a closely related field by August 1, 2012. • Evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education with demonstrated effectiveness in statistics instruction. • Demonstrated commitment to a strong, sustained research program with strong potential for securing external research funding. • Good command of written and spoken English. Preferred Qualifications: Outstanding applicants in all areas will be considered but preference will be given to applicants with research interests that complement those of the current faculty.
Salary Range:
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience
Benefits:
Web Site:
http://math.georgiasouthern.edu/math/
Application Address:
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. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Finalists required to submit to a background check. Inquiries regarding the search can be directed to: Sharon Taylor, Search Chair, Search #65332
Contact Email: taylors@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Application Deadline:
01/17/2012
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