The Department of Mathematics at Baylor University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, starting in August 2010. In exceptional cases, an Associate Professor appointment may be considered. Salary and benefits are competitive. Excellence in teaching and research is essential. Strong potential for obtaining extramural funding is desirable. Special consideration will be given to applicants with research interests in areas of applied mathematics, in particular, numerical linear algebra, applied partial differential equations, control theory, computational mathematics, and optimization theory although exceptional scholars in any area of specialization are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in the appropriate field of study. Please submit all application materials (including a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, a copy of an official doctoral transcript, and statements describing interests and goals in research and teaching) through MathJobs.org via the URL http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs. In addition, at least three recent letters of reference must be made available on MathJobs.org. Please include tracking ID F004434 in your application. If necessary, all application materials, including letters of reference, can be sent to: Chair, Search Committee – Re: F004434, Department of Mathematics, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97328, Waco, TX 76798-7328. To ensure full consideration, an application should be received by November 15, 2009, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the search is terminated.

Baylor University has approximately 14,000 students. The department has 30 faculty members and offers B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. The university provides generous benefits. Please visit the Baylor web sites http://www.baylor.edu and http://www.baylor.edu/math/ for further information about the university and the department.

Baylor University is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.