Visiting Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Job Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor

Department:
Mathematics

College/Division:
College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Primary Job Posting Location:
Macon, GA 31207

Job Details:
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics in Mercer University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, one-year visiting faculty position to start August 1, 2025 at the assistant professor level. This is a one-year visiting appointment with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate-level statistics/mathematics courses, creating and supervising academic opportunities for students beyond the classroom, and contributing to the department through service.

We welcome candidates who demonstrate the potential for excellent undergraduate teaching; a desire to be an active citizen in the department; a commitment to or interest in the liberal arts; a desire to engage students outside the classroom in activities such as undergraduate research, service projects, or internships; and readiness to develop and/or implement pedagogies that promote the learning of students of all backgrounds.

Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Statistics or Mathematics or a closely related field is required. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor until a Ph.D. is obtained.

Additional Information:
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. With more than 9,100 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges, on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; medical school sites in Macon, Savannah and Columbus; and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties, Mercer is ranked among the top tier and best values of national research universities by U.S. News & World Report. The Mercer Health Sciences Center includes the University’s School of Medicine and Colleges of Nursing, Health Professions and Pharmacy. Mercer is affiliated with six teaching hospitals – Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Piedmont Macon Medical Center in Macon; Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah; Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus; and SGMC Health in Valdosta. The University also has an educational partnership with Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. It operates an academic press and a performing arts center in Macon and an engineering research center in Warner Robins. Mercer Medicine, the clinical faculty practice of the School of Medicine, is based in Macon and operates additional clinics in Sumter, Clay, Putnam, Harris, Taylor and Glynn counties. Mercer is one of only 293 institutions nationwide to shelter a chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society; one of eight institutions to hold membership in the Georgia Research Alliance; and the only private university in Georgia to field an NCAA Division I athletic program. www.mercer.edu. 

For additional information about Mercer and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, please email Dr. Jeff Pullen at pullen_j@mercer.edu or consult the following websites: https://www.mercer.edu or https://liberalarts.mercer.edu/academic-departments/mathematics

Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Candidates should complete the brief online application and attach the following documents: 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy, 4) Statement of Research Interests and Goals, and 5) contact information for references.

No applications will be accepted by surface mail or email.

Finalists will send, upon request, unofficial graduate transcripts (redact any personal or classified information including, but not limited to, social security number, birthdate, race or gender, before submitting), and three confidential letters of recommendation (at least one of which addresses teaching effectiveness and at least one addressing scholarly potential) directly to Dr. Jeff Pullen. Letters may be sent via email to pullen_j@mercer.edu . Letters may also be sent via postal mail to Dr. Jeff Pullen, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Mercer University, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31207. The successful candidate must submit official transcripts prior to employment.

Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by March 12, 2025. Review of applications will begin on March 13 and will continue until the position is filled.

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon a successful background check.

Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.   

For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective/

Job Family:
Faculty Math and Sciences

EEO Statement:
EEO/Veteran/Disability