What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor or Open Rank Teaching Professor of Mathematics and Statistics position at The Pennsylvania State University?
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Teaching Positions in Mathematics or Statistics
Penn State Altoona invites applications for one or more full-time, Non-Tenure-Line Instructor or Open Rank Teaching Professor positions in Mathematics or Statistics. This position is a 12-month, 36-week, non-tenure track appointment for fall and spring semesters beginning Fall 2026. The initial appointments are for one year with a possibility of continuance.
Qualifications and Teaching Responsibilities: Primary duties include teaching mathematics and statistics courses as needed by the department. Candidates must possess a minimum of an M.S. or Ph.D. in either Mathematics or Statistics. Qualified candidates in all areas of mathematics and statistics will be considered.
Other Responsibilities: Engage in scholarly activities to stay current in the discipline; participate in curriculum and course assessment, undergraduate academic advising, and perform academic reviews; participate in campus, university, and professional service activities, and outreach to the community.
Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State's Job Posting Board, and should submit a letter of application establishing their qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, a description of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of an interview), and at least three letters of reference. Two of the letters of reference should specifically address the applicant's teaching. System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit.
Applicants must complete the Penn State application and must also submit an application through Mathjobs.org (https://www.mathjobs.org/) with the following materials for the application to be complete: * Cover letter * Curriculum Vitae * Teaching Statement * At least three reference letters uploaded to Mathjobs.org with your application (two letters must address in detail the candidate's abilities as a teacher.)
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to Dr. David Hurtubise (dxh40@psu.edu), Professor of Mathematics.
Campus information: Penn State Altoona (www.altoona.psu.edu) is a two-campus, four-year baccalaureate institution. Situated in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of Central Pennsylvania, Penn State Altoona offers 22 baccalaureate degrees, five associate degrees, and the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors. Located only 40 miles from the University Park campus, Penn State Altoona offers the advantages of a small college teaching environment with the readily available resources of a major research university. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. For additional information about the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Penn State Altoona, please visit http://www.altoona.psu.edu/math/.
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