Job Title: Tenure-Track Faculty Position –
Statistics (Department of Mathematics)
Official Title: Assistant Professor Job ID: 15077 Location: UW-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI Full/Part-time: Full-time Regular/Temporary: Regular
Attention: The Department of Mathematics in the College of Letters and
Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for one
full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 21, 2019.
Job Details: The successful candidate will be able to teach courses
in statistics and mathematics. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an
active research agenda that engages undergraduate students, results in
publications, and contributes to advancing the department, university, the
profession, and society. The candidate will also be expected to participate in
service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a
member of the university community.
Qualifications: An earned doctorate or ABD (with expectation of completion by
August 21, 2019) in statistics or the mathematical sciences in any area related
to statistics or actuarial science. (ABD candidates who do not complete their
degree by August 21, 2019 will be hired on a one-year contract with the
understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2020 in
advance of their first scheduled review.) A commitment to excellence in
teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students,
clear evidence of scholarly potential, commitment to working with diverse
populations and serving as an active member of the university community, and
effective oral and written communication skills are required.
Preferences: Ability
to teach courses in the department’s Statistics and Actuarial Science emphases.
Potential for interdisciplinary research and ability to promote undergraduate
research.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include teaching 12 undergraduate credits
per semester from courses in statistics and mathematics. In addition to
teaching duties, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an
active program of scholarly activity, and to participate in service activities
including, but not limited to, advising students, committee service at the
departmental, college, and university levels, program assessment, and
curriculum development.
Department Information: The UW-Whitewater Department
of Mathematics is one of fourteen departments in the College of Letters and
Sciences. The college offers nearly sixty majors and minors, as well as nine
pre-professional programs. More information about the college can be found at http://www.uww.edu/cls.
The Department of
Mathematics offers a mathematics major with emphases in statistics, actuarial
science, applied mathematics, pure mathematics, and secondary education. More information regarding the programs
offered can be found at http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/mathematics/#text.
More information on the department, it’s faculty and students can be found at http://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/math.
Campus
Information: UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest
regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation
as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine
State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-W is situated on 400 acres of land
and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-W is located in the
community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient
driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago.
The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in 50 majors housed within
four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a
Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be
found at: http://www.uww.edu/strategic-plan.
It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with
disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of university design and is
one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division
III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has
over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern
Wisconsin.
UW-W is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and
ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff
with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs,
backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful,
sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and
encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities,
and veterans.
Organization
Information: The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the
26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate
in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a
public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of
applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of
the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute
19.36(7)(a).
UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a
contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior
to an offer of employment.
For UW-W campus safety information and crime statistics, see
http://www.uww.edu/annual-safety-report
or call the Dean of Students Office at 262/472-1533 for a paper copy.
Special Notes: UW-Whitewater embraces the teacher-scholar model.
New faculty are provided with additional resources to ensure a strong start in
their teaching and research activities. A first-year professional development
program is also provided to all new faculty, including participation in ACUE’s
Course in Effective Teaching Practices (http://acue.org). UW-Whitewater embraces
AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and
emphasizes student, staff, and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (http://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices).
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides
support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other
opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support
research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to
technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (http://www.wisys.org).
To
Ensure Consideration: Complete applications received by January 31, 2019 are
ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given
consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials
will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to
participate in phone and/or online screening interviews and/or on campus
interviews.
For questions regarding the
position please contact:
Khyam
Paneru Assistant
Professor 262-472-3583 paneruk@uww.edu
To Apply: Only complete application packages
will be considered. A complete application credential packet consists of (as a
single PDF):
- A letter of application;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Reflective statement of teaching philosophy;
- Research statement;
- Copies of unofficial undergraduate and graduate
transcripts (official transcripts will be required if offered the position); AND
- Names and contact information for three (3)
references.
In addition, three current letters
of recommendation including at least one which evaluates teaching effectiveness
must be sent to Dr. Khyam Paneru at mathstat@uww.edu by the referees
directly. Please include the candidate’s name in the subject line.
To apply and submit these documents
please visit http://www.uww.edu/employment/academic-staff-instructional/posting?listing=1761.
Click on the appropriate link located at the bottom of the job posting:
UW-Whitewater External Applicants or UW-Whitewater Internal Applicants. This
Job ID is: 15077.
If you have questions
regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application
online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262/472-1024
or hrstudent@uww.edu.
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