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Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Employer
Kenyon College
Location
Gambier, OH

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Job no: 492612
Work type: Faculty
Location: Gambier, OH
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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Kenyon College seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning July 2020. A Ph.D. in applied mathematics or a Ph.D. in mathematics with an applied specialty is required, as well as prior teaching experience at a U.S. college or university.

Kenyon faculty members are excellent teachers who maintain strong research programs. The successful applicant will expand and enhance the applied mathematics offerings of the department. Our department has a strong commitment to student-centered learning; thus, we are particularly interested in candidates with experience in active learning pedagogies. Ability and willingness to include undergraduates in research is also desirable.

Kenyon College, located on an idyllic campus in rural central Ohio, is ranked in the top tier of national liberal arts colleges, and has a reputation for outstanding teaching and scholarship. We have an increasingly diverse student body of 1750 students from the US and over 40 countries around the world. The Mathematics and Statistics Department is housed in a spacious and well-equipped building. We have eight full‑time tenure-track faculty members teaching the full range of undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses. This is a new tenure line, bringing the total number of tenure-track faculty to nine. The department offers a major in mathematics with concentrations in statistics, classical mathematics, and applied mathematics. We also contribute to an interdisciplinary concentration in scientific computing. The typical teaching load is five courses per year. Kenyon offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package for employees and their family members. All Kenyon faculty have funds available to support travel and faculty development. In addition, startup funds will be available, depending on the research needs of the individual.

Applications should be submitted by October 8, 2019, to ensure full consideration. We will, however, continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Begin the application process by registering and completing the demographic section of the Kenyon College application on this site. All other materials must be submitted electronically via www.mathjobs.org.

A complete application will consist of:

  • Cover letter explaining why the Kenyon College Department of Mathematics and Statistics is a good fit for the applicant. In the letter, candidates should address their thoughts about teaching diverse populations of students and briefly discuss any strategies they have employed to create an inclusive educational experience;
  • Statement reflecting on the applicant’s teaching and learning experiences;
  • Statement describing the applicant’s research accomplishments and future research directions;
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript;
  • Unofficial Graduate Transcript;
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation (at least one of which should address teaching).
  • PLEASE NOTE: In order for your application packet to be considered complete, the demographic section of the Kenyon College application must be filled out AND all application materials must be submitted electronically through the mathjobs.org website. If you have any questions about the application process please contact: Connie Miller, search.math@kenyon.edu or 740-427-5069

    Kenyon is a great place to live and work. To discover why it should be your next home, click here.

    Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law.

    Advertised: 23 Aug 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
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    Organization

    Working at Kenyon College

    Living and Learning in the Kenyon Community and the Surrounding Area

    Excellence. Engagement. Community.This is what Kenyon values. There is a distinctive brand of community that is Kenyon's. We believe that individuals are not limited to who they are on paper, where they have been, or what they look like.

    We believe that this place, Kenyon College, is a beautiful place in which one can build a beautiful life. And when someone's interests and strengths match the opportunities that this place has to offer, fulfillment happens.

    Our faculty and staff have come here from all over the country-indeed, from all over the world, and from all kinds of backgrounds. They stay and live a life some never expected to live. Former urbanites raise sheep and practice carpentry when they are not engaged in academics. Faculty and staff walk their dogs around campus. For a change of pace, some will make the 50-minute drive to Columbus for some great dining, arts and cultural events, or shopping.

    Kenyon is the kind of place where living the life of the mind matters. Discourse happens every day, and students, faculty, and staff have opportunities to learn to practice it with civility. It is the kind of place where people come together to support someone in a crisis large or small. It is collaborative more than competitive. If you want a place where individuals care deeply about learning and about one another, come here. If you want a change of pace, come here. If you strive for the best in yourself, professionally and personally, and want your students to do the same, come here.

    Come be a part of Kenyon.

    What's the area like?

    Kenyon and the surrounding area are often remarked upon for their beauty. Very near campus is the Brown Family Environmental Center, where nature lovers will often attend free programs and events for kids and adults alike that include night hikes, bird-watching, or native plant and animal exploration. Through it runs the Kokosing Gap Trail, on which casual walkers and sports enthusiasts alike will hike, run, or bike the 14 miles (and growing!) of former rail line. The Rural Life Center explores and promotes the lifestyles present and past in Knox County , in which Kenyon is located. Knox County exemplifies Midwestern openness, and also an increasing diversity typical of the rest of the country.

    Mt. Vernon, located 4 miles from Kenyon College, is the seat of Knox County. Mt. Vernon boasts both a public square surrounded by historic buildings, an active theater community, and a commercial district which includes a movie theater, retail stores, and restaurants.

    Finally, there is Columbus, a vibrant city with diverse shopping, dining, and cultural opportunities. Its many neighborhoods, including notably the Short North, host a tremendous array of independently owned restaurants, varying from those with a heavy farm-to-fork emphasis to numerous international cuisines brought to the city by its multinational population, and much more. Columbus's cultural scene includes an outstanding symphony orchestraballet company, and several theater groups. Its historic theater buildings host the Broadway in Columbus seriesthroughout the year. Located throughout the city are also several major shopping areas, including Polaris and Easton. Columbus is, finally, home to three professional sports teams, and to the Ohio State Buckeyes, whose football and basketball teams especially enjoy loyal and very spirited fans at their games.  Located less than an hour away from Kenyon, Columbus is an attractive destination.

    What if I have a spouse/partner?

    Dual job searches are often a challenge. If there is no suitable position available at Kenyon for a spouse or partner, there are opportunities close by. Knox County is home to Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and several large employers who often have openings for healthcare workers, engineers, and other professionals: the Knox County Community Hospital Kokosing Construction Company, and Ariel Corporation, to name a few. Many of these attract professionals from all over the country. Within an hour, there are also opportunities in neighboring cities and counties. Columbus is home to Nationwide Insurance, JPMorgan Chase & Company, and Abbott Nutrition, among other large employers. As the capital of Ohio, Columbus is also home to many state government positions

    For academic spouses and partners, the Five Colleges of Ohio ("Ohio 5") often have postings at those institutions. The Columbus metro area is also home to The Ohio State University's flagship and regional campuses, as well as more than 40 other colleges and universities.

     

    Company info
    Telephone
    740-427-5000
    Location
    Kenyon College
    Gambier
    Ohio
    43022
    United States

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