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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.

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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.

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About Mercer University

Founded in 1833 Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate graduate and professional education. With more than 9200 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 byU.S. News & World Report. The Mercer Health Sciences Center includes the Universitys School of Medicine and Colleges of Nursing Health Professions and Pharmacy. Mercer is affiliated with six teaching hospitals Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Piedmont Macon Medical Center in Macon; Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah; Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus; and SGMC Health in Valdosta. The University also has an educational partnership with Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. It operates an academic press and a performing arts center in Macon and an engineering research center in Warner Robins. Mercer Medicine the clinical faculty practice of the School of Medicine is based in Macon and operates additional clinics in Sumter Clay Putnam Harris Taylor and Glynn counties. Mercer is one of only 293 institutions nationwide to shelter a chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society the nations most prestigious academic honor society; one of eight institutions to hold membership in the Georgia Research Alliance; and the only private university in Georgia to field an NCAA Division I athletic program..

About the Department

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides instruction in mathematics and statistics for all of the undergraduate colleges on the Macon addition to strong majors and minors in mathematics and statistics the department providesmathematics and statistics courses for the engineering computer science and pre-health programs. Our students reap the rewards of student-centered instruction and engaged learning a focus on mathematical writing and presentation skills and opportunities beyond the classroom as they go on to graduate school become teachers and pursue diverse addition to B.S. and B.A. degrees in mathematics and a B.A. degree in statisticswe offera certificate in Actuarial Science and contribute to the data science minor being developed by the Department of Computer Science. Our growing statistics program draws students from across the University especially Economics Business Psychology Sociology and Global Health Studies.

For additional information about Mercer and the Department of Mathematics please emailor consult the following websites:

or Documents:

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• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Statement of Research Interests and Goals

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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. 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.

Department of Mathematicsand Statistics

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