Assistant Professor of Mathematics or Statistics

MONMOUTH COLLEGE, Monmouth, IL, invites applications for a tenure-track position in mathematics or statistics at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2023. The successful candidate must have the Ph.D. by August 15, 2023.

We are looking for candidates interested in teaching all undergraduate levels in statistics and mathematics, ideally with a background related to probability or statistics. The candidate must have or expect to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field by the position’s start date. Formal evaluation of applications will begin December 12, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science offers majors and minors in computer science and mathematics and a minor in data science. A full teaching load at Monmouth College averages three courses per semester with two semesters per academic year. Competitive candidates will exhibit strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research in a liberal arts setting, including enthusiasm for interdisciplinary teaching and for participating in Monmouth’s general education curriculum. In addition to teaching the full range of courses in mathematics and statistics, the successful candidate will advise students and assist in directing the senior research experience for our majors. As a member of the wider campus community, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on a strong leadership role in campus-wide statistics and data science education. Our institution is committed to creating equitable and inclusive work environments to support the success of the full range of employees. We are committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent group of faculty, staff, and administration. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, and services to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our increasingly diverse student population, and we encourage candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments and work effectively on increasingly diverse teams

Located in west central Illinois about 200 miles from Chicago, Monmouth College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 800 students. Monmouth is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (PC-USA) and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest. For more information about the College, please see our mission statement. More information about our core and departmental curricula and the College may be found on the College’s website.

To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching excellence, and names and contact information for three references to Deena McLaughlin at dlfisher@monmouthcollege.edu.  Submit all materials as PDF documents.

Competitive salary and attractive benefit package, including retirement plan, health and dental insurance plan, and certain tuition benefits for eligible dependents.

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