Position Title: Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics

Duties & Responsibilities: GRINNELL COLLEGE. Two-year position in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, starting Fall 2012. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) in Statistics preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college. The Mathematics and Statistics Department is in a newly renovated, well-equipped environment and is dedicated to providing its students with strong mathematical and statistical training in keeping with the liberal arts tradition. The College's curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include courses in all levels of our undergraduate statistics curriculum. Those with experience with a data-driven course will receive strong consideration. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal-arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by January 15, 2012. Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts (copies are acceptable), and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Shonda Kuiper, at [StatSearch@grinnell.edu] or 641-269-3169. Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, religion, creed, disability or veteran status. For further information about Grinnell College, see our website at http://www.grinnell.edu.

Position Qualifications: Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) in Statistics preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Those with experience with a data-driven course will receive strong consideration.

Salary Range: competitive

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Web Site: http://www.grinnell.edu

Application Address: Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu.

Contact Email: StatSearch@grinnell.edu

Application Deadline: 01/15/2012