Lecturer of Statistical and Data Sciences
The Department of Statistical and Data Sciences at Smith College invites applications for a one-year, benefits eligible position at the rank of Lecturer to begin July 1, 2019. Teaching responsibilities for this position will include five courses over two semesters in statistics and data science, including Communicating with Data, Introduction to Probability and Statistics, and Statistical Methods for Undergraduates. Candidates must have a Masters degree or Ph.D. in statistics, data science, computer science, or a closely-related field by the time of appointment. Candidates from groups underrepresented in STEM are encouraged to apply.
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Statistical and Data Sciences Program may be found at http://www.smith.edu/sds/.
Submit application at http://apply.interfolio.com/60957 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on April 1st.
Diversity and a culture of inclusion among students, faculty, administration, staff, and curriculum are crucial to the mission and values of Smith College. Smith welcomes applicants from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, those based on ability, age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation and veteran status.
Smith is committed to providing an accessible application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants to request any needed accommodation(s).
EEO/Affirmative Action Statement: Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.