The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Butler University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting in August 2027. We welcome applicants in Statistics or closely related fields, but we will consider applicants from all mathematical fields willing to teach courses in our Statistics Major. Other teaching responsibilities may include courses in our Actuarial Science and Data Science Majors, introductory courses in our Mathematics Major, and courses for non-majors. The typical teaching load is three courses (9 credit hours) per semester. Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Jonathan Webster ([email protected]).
Applicants should have:
Candidates must have a PhD by the time of appointment. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to evidence-based and engaged-learning pedagogies as well as to building an inclusive classroom environment for an increasingly diverse student body. We value candidates who share our commitment to engagement and inclusion of students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Successful candidates will be expected to sustain a research program involving undergraduates and show a commitment to working with students on undergraduate theses and other independent projects. Butler has an established undergraduate research program supported by institutional funds, including internal research funds, the Butler Summer Institute to support summer student research, and the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. There are also funds available to support faculty and student travel to conferences. Start-up funds are available for this position.
To apply, applicants should submit the following:
- a cover letter discussing qualifications for and interest in the position. Please include your previous experience with and commitment to inclusive and evidence-based pedagogy,
- a CV,
- a statement of teaching interests that highlights strategies for inclusive and evidence-based pedagogies,
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi, student evaluation, peer evaluation),
- a statement of research interests with plans for a program of research,
- transcripts of graduate work or other evidence of terminal degree(s) (unofficial is acceptable for candidate review), and
- list of 3-5 references, including name, title, and contact information (shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide at least three letters of recommendation).
The cover letter and CV can be uploaded individually. All other materials should be submitted as a single PDF. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts and to undergo a background check. Evaluation of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, but we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
About UsSkills Required
- PhD in Mathematical Sciences, Statistics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment
- Willingness to teach courses in the Statistics major
- Commitment to evidence-based and engaged-learning pedagogies
- Commitment to building an inclusive classroom environment
- Ability to sustain a research program involving undergraduates
- Commitment to supervising undergraduate theses and independent projects
- Cover letter, CV, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, research statement, graduate transcripts, and 3–5 references
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