Math & Statistics: Statistics (tenure-track)

The Calvin College Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track position in statistics to begin in the fall of 2008. The department seeks candidates who demonstrate strong commitment to excellence in both undergraduate teaching and scholarship.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have or be completing a Ph.D. in statistics. 

About the Department:

The department has 14 full-time faculty members and graduates approximately 20 mathematics majors per year, about half of them in the secondary education program. Five graduates are currently enrolled in PhD programs, four in mathematics and one in statistics. Over 400 students from a variety of academic programs take courses in statistics each year.

About Calvin:

Calvin College is a private four-year college with an enrollment of 4,300 students. It is a Christian college in the Reformed tradition and all candidates are expected to support the mission of the college and to affirm the Christian faith as expressed in the Reformed creeds. More information about the mission of the college may be found at http://www.calvin.edu/admin/provost/mission/index.htm. The college is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Application Procedure:

To apply, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a graduate transcript to the address below and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the same address. In order for the application to be considered, the cover letter must specifically address the ways in which the applicant can support the mission of the college. Send all documents to:

• Search Committee
• Department of Mathematics and Statistics
• Calvin College
• 1740 Knollcrest Circle SE
• Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Timeline:

Applications must be complete by November 1, 2007 in order to be considered in the first round. Later applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Last updated Wednesday, April 9, 2008