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Amherst College is searching for a Lecturer in Statistics to support our growing Statistics program and major. Part of the announcement is included below, and details about the position are available at: www.amherst.edu/academiclife/dean_faculty/faculty_hiring/...

Nick Horton and I will both be at JSM and would be happy to talk to anyone interested in this position.  Feel free to contact either of us via email before or during the meetings if you would like to discuss this position in person.

Amy Wagaman                                                                       Nicholas Horton

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Amherst College invites applications for a position as a lecturer in statistics with an appointment to begin July 1, 2017. This is a full-time three-year appointment, with multi-year renewal contingent on successful review. Renewal is based on teaching and the other responsibilities of the lecturer, as outlined below.

We seek candidates who are passionate about teaching statistics to undergraduates. Responsibilities include teaching five courses per year, coordinating introductory courses and our Statistics Fellows Program, and engagement with the growing statistics program at the college. The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to undergraduate instruction in statistics, including curriculum enhancements. Applicants should hold at least a master’s degree in statistics or biostatistics (or a related field), doctorate preferred, and have broad intellectual interests in statistics education along with demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and at least three letters of recommendation that specifically address teaching, to MathJobs.Org, where you can also view the full announcement. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but all applications received by October 31, 2016, will be guaranteed consideration.

Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The college is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.