"Applied Mathematics or Statistics, Assistant Professor"

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St. Lawrence University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor in statistics or applied mathematics in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics at the beginning of August 2026. Exceptional candidates with the appropriate experience will also be considered for a position at the associate professor or full professor level. Our department currently has fourteen full-time faculty members and supports robust majors in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute either to core courses in statistics or to courses related to applied mathematics, both at the upper and introductory levels. A successful candidate will demonstrate commitment and strategies to supporting and mentoring undergraduate research and scholarship. Salary range $80,000-90,000 annually; the starting rate will be determined by education, experience, skills, disciplinary training, and other factors protected by law.

The teaching expectation at St. Lawrence is three courses per semester. The university offers support for conference travel as well as an option for a pre-tenure sabbatical.

Ph.D. in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field by August 15, 2026, a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting, and evidence of excellence in teaching and research potential. Candidates who are ABD (All But Dissertation) are also welcome to apply.

1. Applicants should submit a cover letter, current CV, teaching statement, and research statement on MathJobs.org (https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27055). Candidates are encouraged to address how their teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or service might support our commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive community within a liberal arts education.
2. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted on MathJobs.org (https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27055). At least one letter of recommendation should address your teaching.
3. Applicants must also complete a short St. Lawrence University online application form at https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/4330.

Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2025. Applications submitted after this date will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Please direct any questions pertaining to this position to Professor Gabriel Dorfsman-Hopkins gdhopkins@stlawu.edu or to Professor Matt Higham at mhigham@stlawu.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,000 students located in Canton, NY. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity, and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.

St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.

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Nestled in New York’s North Country and just 20 miles from the Canadian border, St. Lawrence University is a collaborative community of learners who value thought and action.

Since our founding in 1856, we’ve empowered students to climb as high as the mountain peaks towering through the Adirondack region.

St. Lawrence University students aren’t afraid to ask questions, take risks, or go off the beaten path. More than half our students pursue more than one area of study, and 99% embark on real-world learning experiences; faculty-mentored research, alumni-connected internships, mission-driven service work, and off-campus study, to name a few.

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