Title

Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Information

Tenure Track

Department Summary

The mission of the Mathematics Department is to: 1) educate students about mathematics and statistics as critical branches of human thought; 2) help students recognize and appreciate the beauty and scope of the mathematical sciences; 3) prepare students for graduate work in mathematics and statistics; 4) meet the needs of students in fields that use mathematics and statistics; and 5) equip students with the knowledge required for careers in government, industry, and education. The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree with optional concentrations in pure mathematics and statistics, as well as Master of Science and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees in mathematics. We also offer minors in mathematics, statistics, and actuarial science. The Mathematics Department is located in the modern $100M Dana Mohler-Faria Center for Science and Mathematics, offering a wide variety of courses to its approximately 150 majors and the broader student population. The College of Science and Math has recently launched innovative programs in Cybersecurity and Photonics, and we are excited to design new Data Science offerings in the near future.

Bridgewater State University, located in the geographic heart of Southeastern Massachusetts, has served the region since 1840. The 270-acre campus is well within an hour's drive of Boston, Providence, and Cape Cod, and is home to its own MBTA station. Today, the institution provides more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs through its five colleges to approximately 10,000 students.

Bridgewater State University was awarded a 5-year NSF Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) grant, which supports alliances among institutions of higher education to design and implement strategies that increase the number of historically underrepresented STEM faculty and promote systemic change. The grant provides a number of benefits to participating faculty, including course reduction and funding for establishing a research agenda, travel support, and cohort activities across the three institutions.

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students; focused on the continuous improvement of its people; and is responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking and the pursuit of new knowledge and deeper understanding. The teaching and learning environment at Bridgewater also cultivates meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships and fosters an appreciation for global engagement aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.
Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties

The Department of Mathematics at Bridgewater State University is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We are specifically focused on hiring a data scientist or statistician who is passionate about teaching and is dedicated to working with undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants should be prepared to teach 12 contact hours each semester ranging from non-major to upper-level and graduate courses in statistics, data science, and related topics. Additionally, the successful candidate will develop a program of continuing scholarship in which the inclusion of students is encouraged. They will also advise students and participate in departmental and university service activities.

Required Qualifications

A PhD in Statistics, Data Science, or Mathematics by August 31, 2025 is required. The successful candidate will have completed significant data science or statistics coursework at the graduate level.

Successful candidates will be strongly invested in excellence in teaching, advising, service, and research, and will demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical and statistical techniques in a variety of contexts, including other academic disciplines. They will also have the ability to communicate effectively, employ technology in teaching and learning, and work in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity. Evidence of scholarly activity, teaching experience, and a commitment to public higher education are expected as well.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with software such as R, Python, SQL, and visualization tools to enhance BSU's data science offerings. Candidates eager to become involved in data science activities within the department are especially encouraged to apply.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

Posting Number

F00518P

Open Date

10/16/2024

Close Date

11/25/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

• A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
• CV
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Statement
• Equity and Inclusion Statement- a personal statement on a candidate's past efforts to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion. The equity and inclusion statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss scholarship, professional skills, and demonstrable experience that would enhance the university's efforts to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidates' application materials.

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