03/28/2012
University of Virginia Statistics Department

Company Information: Charlottesville, Virginia

Position Title: Lecturer for Statistics

Duties & Responsibilities: The Department of Statistics at the University of Virginia invites applications for a Faculty position with the rank of Lecturer to serve as an instructor in undergraduate statistics. This is a non-tenure-track academic position, beginning Fall 2012 . The term of this appointment will be one academic year. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Part of the Lecturer's duties will be to manage and lecture a large introductory course with the assistance of TAs. This course uses the WeBWorK computer based homework system. Prior experience with WeBWorK, or any other computer based instruction system, is not required but the Lecturer must be comfortable with the use of such a system. The most important criteria for selection are strong communication skills and a record of effective teaching. Prior experience in teaching statistics is not required as the Department is willing to train the successful candidate.

Position Qualifications: The Department of Statistics at the University of Virginia invites applications for a Faculty position with the rank of Lecturer to serve as an instructor in undergraduate statistics. This is a non-tenure-track academic position, beginning Fall 2012 . The term of this appointment will be one academic year. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Statistics or Mathematics by the appointment start date and an aptitude and serious commitment to teach at the undergraduate level.

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Benefits: negotiable

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Application Address: To apply, please submit a candidate profile on-line through Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu) and electronically attach the following: curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a statement of teaching philosophy; search on posting number 0609629. Candidates selected for interview will be asked to provide two confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin April 26, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position or regarding the Candidate Profile process or Jobs@UVA should be directed to: Karen W. Dalton kwd2n@virginia.edu The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Email: kwd2n@virginia.edu

Application Deadline: open until filled