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The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Science and Mathematics invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Statistics. 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 more than 20,000 students, 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 2012, Georgia Southern was named one of the top 10 most popular universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The more than 700 acre park-like campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island. 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. Statistics faculty members in the department support the activities of the Statistical Consulting Unit as well as several of the interdisciplinary research groups in the College of Science and Mathematics. It is expected that the successful candidate will strengthen these initiatives.
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Statistics
Duties & Responsibilities:
Position Description. Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor of Statistics 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, 2013. • 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
Benefits:
Competitive
Web Site:
math.georgiasouthern.edu/math
Application Address:
Applications will be accepted only through www.mathjobs.org. 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: Pat Humphrey, Search Chair, Search #67059 Department of Mathematical Sciences Georgia Southern University P. O. Box 8093 Statesboro GA 30460-8093 Electronic mail: phumphre@GeorgiaSouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-5706
Contact Email: phumphre@georgiasouthern.edu
Application Deadline:
Screening begins 10/15/2012
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