"Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Statistics"

Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Statistics

Job Title: Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Statistics

Department: Mathematics

College/Division: College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Primary Job Posting Location: Macon, GA 31207

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics in Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position on the Macon, Georgia campus.

Responsibilities:

We seek to hire a colleague who can bolster our developing statistics major, stay current with the latest evidence based pedagogical trends in statistics, and help educate mathematics colleagues who teach introductory statistics in using those techniques.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate-level statistics courses; engaging in scholarship; creating and supervising academic opportunities for students beyond the classroom; and contributing to the department and the College through service.

We welcome candidates who demonstrate the potential for excellent undergraduate teaching; the capacity for ongoing peer-reviewed scholarship; a desire to be an active citizen in the department and College; a commitment to or interest in the liberal arts; a desire to engage students outside the classroom in activities such as undergraduate research, service projects, or internships; and readiness to develop or implement pedagogies that promote the learning of all students.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in statistics or a closely related field from an accredited college/university is required. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor until a Ph.D. is obtained.

Required Documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Interests and Goals
• List of References with contact information

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates should complete the brief online application and attach a: Cover Letter, CV, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Statement of Research Interests and Goals, and Contact Information for References. No applications will be accepted by surface mail or email.

Finalists will send, upon request, unofficial graduate transcripts (redact any personal or private information including, but not limited to, social security number, birthdate, race or gender, before submitting), and three confidential letters of recommendation (at least one of which addresses teaching effectiveness and at least one addressing scholarly potential) directly to, Dr. Carolyn Yackel at yackel_ca@mercer.edu. The successful candidate must submit official transcripts prior to employment.

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon a successful background check.

Deadline: Applications received by November 1, 2025 will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will begin November 3 and will continue until the position is filled.

About Mercer University:

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. With more than 9,200 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges, on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; medical school sites in Macon, Savannah and Columbus; and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties, Mercer is ranked among the top tier and best values of national research universities by U.S. News & World Report. www.mercer.edu