Applied Statistics or Undergraduate Mathematics Education Tenure-Track Faculty
in Program of Mathematics and Statistics
Pending budgetary approval, the Program of Mathematics and Statistics at Louisiana Tech University anticipates filling multiple tenure track positions, commencing September 1, 2018. Applicants should have research interests related to Applied Statistics. Candidates with research interests in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, who also possess a strong statistical background, are also invited.
The Program of Mathematics and Statistics is housed in the College of Engineering and Science, whose vision is to be a world leader in integrating engineering and science in education and research. The College is experiencing significant growth and is undertaking an aggressive faculty recruiting campaign to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. To build a diverse workforce the College encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women. The University is a doctoral granting public institution that enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 68 foreign countries.
The Program of Mathematics and Statistics offers a B.S. and an M.S. degree in Mathematics and is a major participant in the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Computational Analysis and Modeling. The successful candidate is expected to teach Statistics in the College’s interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate curricula and to establish an externally-funded research program. Candidates working in Undergraduate Mathematics Education may also have the opportunity to teach STEM education courses. Candidates must possess excellent teaching and research credentials as well as a Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics or a related field by the start date. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
Most research activity in the College is focused around multidisciplinary research centers. Candidates whose research areas align with the missions of the research centers and current strengths of the Program are encouraged to apply. Center information is available at http://coes.latech.edu/research-centers/.
Applications received by November 1, 2017, will receive full consideration.
Submit the following items online at mathjobs.org (job id#10737):
- Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement
- Research Statement
- Names and contact information for four references, one of whom to address teaching qualifications.
Contact: Dr. Katie Evans
Email: kevans@latech.edu
College of Engineering and Science
P.O. Box 10348
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3011
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