Vassar College

Assistant Professor in Mathematics, tenure-track

Department: Mathematics & Statistics Department
Posting Removal Date:
Posting Number: F054P

For full consideration applicants should apply by: 11/15/2022

About Vassar College
Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduates (no graduate students) located in the beautiful and historic Hudson Valley seventy-five miles north of New York City. The city of Poughkeepsie benefits from rich cultural diversity and 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.

Position Introduction
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in mathematics (any area) beginning Fall 2023.

AA Statement
Vassar College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position Description
Applicants in all areas of mathematics will be considered. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship. The successful candidate will possess a strong commitment to the teaching mission of a residential liberal arts college.

The teaching load in the first year is four courses, and in subsequent years is four classroom courses plus one “intensive,” a small enrollment, closely mentored experience for undergraduates. The successful candidate will develop and maintain a robust research program. The College supports undergraduate participation in research during the academic year or over the summer through Vassar's Undergraduate Research Summer Institute (URSI).

Information about the department and its faculty can be obtained from the department website https://www.vassar.edu/math/. Please submit the materials indicated below.


How to Apply
Candidates should submit:
-A letter of application
-CV
-A statement of teaching experience and philosophy
-A statement of research experience-A statement highlighting contributions to or future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion through teaching, research, and other involvements (additional information about the diversity statement can be found at https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/candidate-diversity-statement/)-Graduate transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable for initial application)
-Three letters of recommendation

Applications should be addressed to Benjamin Lotto and submitted online at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/20128. A PhD or equivalent degree in mathematics or a related field is required. Applicants who have finished all of the requirements for the PhD but have not yet been awarded the degree will also be considered. Please address any questions to Benjamin Lotto via email at: lotto@vassar.edu. Review of applicant materials will begin on November 15, 2022 and will continue until the position has been filled. There is no guarantee that applications received after this date will be reviewed.

Special Instructions to Applicants



To Apply
All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2720.







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