Lycoming College is hiring an Assistant Professor of Statistics. Lycoming College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track
Assistant Professor of Statistics position that is open within the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The successful candidate will teach
an average of five courses per year, several of& nbsp;which have labs. These courses will include introductory statistics, multivariable
st atistics, a two coursesequence aligned to the Society of Actuaries’ Exam P, and a course aligned to the Society of Actuaries’
Exam FM. The successful candidate will also revise our introductory statistics course by collaborating with faculty in our natural and
social sciences departments, oversee the multiple sections of introductory statistics that are offered each semester, coordinate our
interdisciplinary Actuarial Science major, incorporate technology and software into their courses as appropriate, and offer
statistical assistance to advanced students working on capstone and honors projects.
What We Are Looking For:
As a department, we strive to make math accessible and create meaningful educational
experiences for all of our students. We recognize that students come to us with a wide variety of backgrounds and levels of preparation. We
welcome diversity and we strive to support all of our students. In the past decade, over half of our math and actuarial
science graduates have been women and one third of our graduates college-wide h
ave been either international students or domestic students of color. The successful&
amp; nbsp;candidate is expected to
be an effective teacher who will uphold these values and be a respectful a
dvocate for all of their students. While effective teaching is the most importa
n t part of this position, service to the college and scholarship are required in order to earn tenure as well
as promotion.
About Lycoming College:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most
respected residential liberal arts colleges. The College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education
including more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations. Our community of scholars collaborates with and mentors 1,100 active learners,
including 35 percent international and domestic students of color, representing 39 states, territories, and countries. The College’s
2021 Strategic Plan recognizes that it must achieve greater diversity among the faculty and staff to remain one of the very best
national liberal arts colleges. It also accepts the premise that realizing the College’s promise of excellence will require a
determined commitment to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion even more deeply into the institution’s core institutional
values. Lycoming is ranked by The Princeton Review as one of The 389 Best Colleges. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports,
participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internships, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries.
Lycoming College’s strong endowment-per-student ratio and broader fiscal acumen provide the foundation to support a first-rate
undergraduate education.
Required Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in statistics or a closely related
field. ABD candidates
who will complete their Ph.D. by August 2024 will be considered. Previous colle
ge-level teaching experience is required, as are exceptional communication skills and the desire to teach undergraduate students
in-person in a liberal arts environment. Preference will be given to candidates who have passed Exam P and/or Exam FM or who otherwise
demonstrate interest in teaching courses aligned to these exams.
To Apply:
To apply, submit a cover
letter addressing your interest in teaching statistics and actuarial science courses at Lycoming College as well as your commitment to
innovative and
inclusive pedagogy. Generic cover letters and their applications will not be conside
red. In addition to your cover letter, submit a CV and the names of three current references, all of whom are able to
address your teaching. Full consideration will be given to all applications received by December 15th. Preliminary interviews will be
conducted remotely mid-January
and finalists will be invited for on-campus interviews shortly thereafter. Applicants&
;nbs p;that make it to the interview stage may be asked to submit additional application materials. Questions about the
position or search can be directed to Dr. Mike Smith, [email protected]. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all
qualified candidates.
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