Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Statistics

Company: Canisius College
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Statistics
The Department of Quantitative Sciences at Canisius College invites applications for a tenure-track position in its Mathematics & Statistics Program. The position, pending final budgetary approval, is to be at the assistant professor level, to begin in Fall 2023. The department consists of the programs in Mathematics/Statistics, Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Pre-engineering.
A PhD in Mathematics or Statistics (ABD considered), as well as a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research in a Liberal Arts setting, is essential. The department will give a preferential consideration to areas that can mesh well with our growing Master's degree program in Data Analytics, such as Financial math or Actuarial math. The successful candidate will play an integral role in shaping/developing our Mathematics/Statistics and Data Science majors as well as our graduate program in Data Analytics.
Canisius College highly values teaching excellence as well as research & scholarship. The faculty members in our department are active scholars who publish articles and books on a regular basis, and we expect the new member to have his or her own on-going research program. In the recent past, the department has run highly innovative programs of undergraduate research, including an NSF-sponsored REU.
Applications will only be accepted online and must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a description of research, (4) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, (5) a statement on how the candidate's position/role/activities contributing to the college's mission, (6) a statement demonstrating their approach to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging in their role as a college professor, and (7) three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must address teaching. Applications that arrive by December 1, 2022 will be given a full consideration, but the review of application will continue until the position is filled.
Canisius College, a Catholic and Jesuit institution, is an independent, co-educational, medium-sized institution of higher education located in Buffalo, NY. Canisius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Office of Human Resources at Canisius College utilizes an online recruitment management system. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.
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Benefits are available the first of the month after the full-time faculty's date of hire and include - health, dental and vision insurance, life and long term disability insurance, and retirement plan enrollment is available to full-time faculty with contribution from College after one year. One year waiting period may be waived provided the person was employed in higher education for at least one year full time within three years prior to hire date. College contribution would not begin until proof of prior service is received. Tuition benefits are also available for full-time faculty and their qualified dependents.

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