Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Specialization: Statistics)
North Central College

Job Info

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Posting Number:

F000392

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Specialization: Statistics)

Department:

Mathematics and Actuarial Science

Division:

Academic Affairs

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Faculty Status:

Full-time Faculty

Supervisor Title:

Chair, Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science

Status:

Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty

Tenure Track:

Yes

Position Summary:

The Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College is recruiting for a full-time faculty position Assistant Professor of Mathematics, (Specialization: Statistics) at the Assistant/Associate/Full level.

The duties in this role include:

• Provide instruction for a variety of mathematics and statistics courses, including introductory calculus, MATH 360 Mathematical Statistics, and MATH 450 Data Analytics.
• Carry a teaching load of 20 credits per year. Assess students' work and provide detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
• Develop curricula for courses, minors, graduate certificates, and potential majors in statistics, data science, and data analytics by coordinating with other academic departments to develop a curriculum that meets the needs of students in a wide range of academic areas.
• Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and group interactions and independent study opportunities.
• Engage students in research as applicable.
• Attend conferences and workshops as necessary to remain active in the field(s) of study; engage with the Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence to further develop teaching and mentoring skills; complete campus-wide training required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources.
• Pursue current and new research activities in the field(s) of study. This will include new research projects, writing/dissemination of current and future research, and presentation of research at conferences.
• Current research interests include statistics, data science and data analytics.
• Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including attending department meetings, and participating in committees, task forces, and others as required.

This recruitment is conducted at the Assistant/Associate/Full level, and the resulting hire will be at the Assistant/Associate/Full level regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, description of research interests, and contact information for three professional references in an electronic format to:https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/13192

Basic qualifications are required at the time of application:

• Requires Ph.D. in Statistics or a closely related field such as Actuarial Science, Data Science, or Applied Mathematics.
• Requires two (2) years of experience teaching mathematics and statistics at the undergraduate level.
• Training in statistics, with a preference for experience with machine learning, computational statistics, advanced statistical modeling, data science, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred experiences: Experience with evidence-based research in statistics.
• Candidates with a research focus on machine learning, computational statistics, advanced statistical modeling, and/or data science are preferred.

Application Requirements:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Contact Information for 3 References
5. Statement of Research Interests and Plans

About NCC:
Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu.North Central College is an EEO Employer.

The salary range for this position: $75,000 - $85,000.
Open date: December 6, 2024
Initial review date: January 6, 2025
Final date: February 10, 2025
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.Employment Conditions:

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College's background screening process.

Number of Vacancies:

1

EEO Statement:

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Close Date:

02/10/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

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