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Lyman Briggs College (LBC) at Michigan State University is an interdisciplinary, undergraduate residential college that integrates the natural sciences and mathematics with the human, social, and global dimensions of science. With approximately 2,000 students, LBC combines many of the characteristics of a small liberal arts college—including relatively small classes, close faculty-student interaction, and a strong sense of community—with the resources and opportunities of a large research university. The college emphasizes innovative undergraduate STEM education, interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship, and an inclusive learning environment that supports a diverse student population.
LBC is seeking a teaching-focused faculty member in statistics and mathematics to join its Math Group beginning in August 2027. The successful applicant will primarily teach introductory, non-majors statistics courses designed for students in the sciences, with additional opportunities to teach college algebra, precalculus, calculus (1–3), and interdisciplinary, writing-intensive senior seminars. The typical teaching load is five or six courses per academic year, often with support from undergraduate learning assistants. Beyond classroom teaching, the faculty member will contribute to curriculum development and improvement, mentor undergraduate students and student employees, participate in teaching and learning initiatives, and contribute professional service to the college and university. The position is an Academic Specialist appointment in MSU's Continuing Appointment System, providing a pathway toward long-term continuing status and promotion.
We are looking for an applicant who is first and foremost an excellent and enthusiastic undergraduate educator. Candidates should have expertise in teaching introductory statistics and mathematics, particularly non-majors statistics, college algebra, and precalculus, and should demonstrate a commitment to scholarly, evidence-based, student-centered, and inclusive teaching practices. Strong candidates will be interested not only in delivering effective courses but also in continually improving undergraduate STEM education through collaboration, reflection, curriculum development, and mentoring. They should be comfortable working closely with undergraduate learning assistants and students and contributing actively to LBC's collaborative and interdisciplinary community. Applicants must hold at least a master's degree in statistics, statistics education, mathematics, or mathematics education by August 15, 2027; a Ph.D. is desired. Ultimately, we seek a colleague who views undergraduate teaching as the central focus of their professional work and who is excited to contribute to LBC's broader mission of transforming how students learn and engage with science and mathematics.