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Full-time Continuing Faculty, Applied Statistics and Mathematics
or
Quantitative Sciences
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<p><b>About the position</b>: Quest University Canada invites
applicants for a
full-time continuing faculty position in applied statistics and
mathematics, or quantitative sciences. The successful candidate
will have
an interest in and ability to apply statistical and mathematical
tools to a
broad array of applied and theoretical problems across
disciplines. This
ability may stem from a variety of academic backgrounds (including
but not
limited to statistics, mathematics, psychology, physical sciences,
life
sciences and/or humanities). A passion for teaching courses and
mentoring
student projects is required, along with exemplary communication
and
collaboration skills.
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<p>The applicant must be able to teach within our current Foundation
program,
and to be willing to teach our interdisciplinary milestone courses
(Cornerstone, Keystone, Question, and/or Rhetoric). The applicant
will
develop Concentration courses in areas including research design,
quantitative sciences, applied statistics, and applied
mathematical
modeling, that complement and contribute to our existing
offerings. Please
see the <a
href="http://www.questu.ca/assets/quest_course_calendar_2014.pdf">Course
Calendar</a> for further information on our courses, and the
<a href="http://www.questu.ca/contact.html#faculty_list">Faculty
Directory</a> for a description of current faculty areas of
interest.
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<p><b>About Quest</b>: Quest University Canada offers an
interdisciplinary
undergraduate liberal arts and science degree. Our courses, which
run on a
block schedule and are limited to 20 students, are intensive and
highly
interactive. Faculty members collaborate frequently across
disciplines in
curriculum development, teaching, mentoring, and pedagogical
innovation. Further details about Quest and the application
procedure can
be found under <a
href="http://www.questu.ca/faculty_employment.html">Information
for Faculty Applicants.</a>
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<p><b>Applicant requirements</b>: Candidates must have completed a
PhD or
equivalent by the time of appointment, and are expected to have
taught at
least one university-level course. (Candidates with less
experience may
wish to consider applying for our
<a href="http://www.questu.ca/teaching_fellows_position.html">Post-doctoral
Teaching Fellowships</a>.)
All Quest faculty members engage in scholarship, and are
encouraged to conduct research involving undergraduates, but those
seeking
a research-focused position should not apply.
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<p>To apply, please submit a single .pdf file that includes:
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<li>A cover letter that explains what excites you most about this
position;
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<li>A curriculum vitae;
</li>
<li>A statement of how you see your strengths contributing to the
undergraduate teaching and mentoring mission of the University,
and to this position in particular;
</li>
<li>A <i>brief</i> summary of your research background and
interests, in the format or medium of your choosing (for a
large-size or web-based submission, please provide a link to a
url for access or download; please do not submit large files
(>5MB) via email);
</li>
<li>The name and contact information for three references
</li>
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<p>Applications should be emailed to <a
href="mailto:quantitative@questu.ca"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:quantitative@questu.ca">quantitative@questu.ca</a></a>
by <b>December 1,
2015</b>. Interviews for finalists will begin in December
2015/January
2016. The start date for the position will be August 1st, 2016.
Hiring for
this position is subject to budgetary approval.<br>
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<hr>This employment posting is among those listed in the
Employment
section of the CMS website:<br>
<a href="http://cms.math.ca/Employment">http://cms.math.ca/Employment</a>
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