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Eastern Washington University

Assistant Professor – Mathematics – Statistics

Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington, United States, 99004


Special Instructions

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here:

http://jobs.hr.ewu.edu . If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Serves at (509) 359-2381.Questions about the position may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Viktoria Taroudaki (509) 359-3110 or

vtaroudaki@ewu.edu ; or the department chair Christian Hansen (509) 359-6068 or

chansen@ewu.edu . All materials will be held in strict confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified. This position is open until further notice; screening will begin October 1, 2024.Required documentation includes all items listed below:Cover letter that addresses each of the key responsibilities and qualifications of the position (both required and preferred);List of three references with names, title, organization, addresses, email, phone numbers, and their connection to you; at least one of the references should be able to comment on teaching ability.Statement of your research experience and your research plan.Statement of teaching interest or philosophy.Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; official transcripts will be required before hiring.Diversity Response Statement:

As an equal-opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.Job Summary

The Department of Mathematics at Eastern Washington University (EWU) invites applications for a Tenure Track

Assistant Professor position to teach both mathematics and statistics, primarily in statistics to begin September 2025.The College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CSTEM) is one of the most exciting places to be a student at Eastern Washington University. Our students and faculty constantly work with innovating technology and ideas. CSTEM prepares students to succeed in fields such as Biology, Chemistry, Computer Programming, Data Science, Geoscience, Web Design and Computational Mathematics.The Department of Mathematics is a diverse department offering a variety of degrees including Bachelor’s Degrees in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Data Science and a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics.The standard workload for this position is split as 80% teaching, 20% research and service. Teaching involves 36 credits per academic year as well as mentoring and advising students on academic research and academic success. The candidate should be able to teach statistics courses at multiple levels. Research involves maintaining a rigorous program of scholarly activity appropriate to the field of statistics and in keeping with the College’s and Departmental Unit Evaluation Plans. Service includes attending department and college meetings, as well as participating in various University committees at different levels.All faculty are expected to actively participate in curriculum development, assessment of student learning and to engage in effective teaching including teaching practices and interactions with students with emphasis on student retention and a culture of belonging.The expected salary upon hire is $82,549. In addition to the salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page:

https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.Required Qualifications

PhD in Statistics or equivalent is required at the time of appointmentDemonstrated potential for excellence in teaching all levels of Statistics coursework.Demonstrated potential for excellence in innovative research and scholarly activities.Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.Preferred Qualifications

Teaching and/or research expertise in Mathematics outside of Statistics.Experience in teaching college level courses as instructor of record.Job Duties

Engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning;Meet all scheduled classes;Plan, organize and inform students of the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales;Schedule and attend office hours;Turn in grades according to established deadlines;Advise students who are declared majors on department, college and University requirements and career opportunities.

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