Company Information: The Department of Mathematical Sciences contributes to the mission of the University through scholarly endeavors engagement of students and outreach to the community and the profession. The department offers courses in mathematics mathematics education and statistics and has undergraduate programs in mathematics as well as a Master of Science program with a concentration in Mathematics and a concentration in Statistics. 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.

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Statistics

Duties & Responsibilities: The duties of the successful applicants include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses supervising MS degree candidates producing scholarship and performing professional service. The successful candidate will have research and teaching interests that complement those of the current faculty and will be committed to strengthening the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide consulting expertise to the general university community. The position is a 9-month 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 2010. • 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.

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Web Site: http://cost.georgiasouthern.edu/math/

Application Address: Charles W. Champ Search Chair Department of Mathematical Sciences Georgia Southern University P. O. Box 8093 Statesboro GA 30460-8093 Telephone: 912-478-5477

Contact Email: cchamp@GeorgiaSouthern.edu

Application Deadline: Screening of applications begins January 15 2010 and continues until the positions are filled.