Two Year Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics

Vassar College

Two Year Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics

Department: Mathematics Department
Posting Removal Date:
Posting Number: F102P

For full consideration applicants should apply by: 02/12/2024

About Vassar College
Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduate students, located in the Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape. The College is located in Poughkeepsie, home to a culturally diverse community, and benefits from convenient commuter rail access to New York City. Vassar faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and studios and in individually-mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on college-wide and departmental committees. The College maintains a generous leave policy, provides strong support for research, and encourages multidisciplinary approaches to teaching.

Position Introduction
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Vassar College invites applications for a two-year visiting position in mathematics beginning the Fall 2024 semester.

AA Statement
Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding.

Position Description
The teaching load for this full-time visiting faculty position is five courses per year, focused on our calculus sequence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching undergraduate students. An active research program is neither required nor expected as part of this position. However, Vassar College provides support for all faculty for teaching, research, publication, and conference travel. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in mathematics or a related field by the start date and a dedication to undergraduate education; applicants who have substantially completed the work towards their PhD will also be considered.


Salary Wage Range
Pay Transparency Disclosure: The annual base starting salary range for this full-time visiting position is $84,000 to $88,000 (USD). When extending an offer of employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) candidate’s education/training, work experience, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations. This salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

How to Apply
Please submit the application materials indicated below on MathJobs at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24228. A complete application includes the following materials:

• A cover letter of no more than two pages that addresses your experience and describes your teaching as a primary instructor or instructor of record.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A statement of teaching philosophy of no more than two pages that includes reflections on promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom.
• Two letters of reference which address your teaching experience. An optional third letter may speak to any aspect of your application.
• Graduate transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable for the initial application)
  
  

Review of applications will begin on February 12, 2024 and will continue until the position has been filled. Please address any questions to Benjamin Lotto, chair, via email at lotto@vassar.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants



To Apply
All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3699.



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