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Vassar College – Assistant Professor of Statistics
Company NameVassar College
Position TitleAssistant Professor of Statistics
Company Information
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.
Vassar College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of an individual’s qualifications to contribute to meeting Vassar College’s educational objectives and its institutional needs, which includes promoting a respect for difference and creating a learning environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive. Candidates who can contribute to these goals through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact careers@vassar.edu.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship and will further develop the statistics pathway in the major, and help support growing student interest in statistics and data science at the College. The teaching load in the first year is four courses, and in subsequent years will be four classroom courses plus one “intensive” – a small-enrollment, closely mentored experience for undergraduates.
Position Qualifications
Candidates for this position must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and inclusivity in undergraduate education and must have completed a Ph.D. in statistics or related field at the time of appointment.