The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SoMSS) at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible position in theoretical mathematics at the ranks of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. Anticipated start date is Fall 2022. The Theoretical Mathematics program consists approximately of 17 faculty members, and has close ties with our Applied Mathematics group.

The essential duties of the position will be to conduct research on areas of theoretical mathematics, publish in appropriate high-quality journals, disseminate research at conferences and colloquia, provide quality teaching and mentoring in our undergraduate and graduate programs, and participate in appropriate professional service.

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences is committed to actively recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of systemically underserved groups. All faculty members are responsible for helping to enhance our school’s collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity.

Arizona State University is highly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of students, faculty, and staff. We are especially interested in applicants who can work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds, including but not limited to racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from lower-income backgrounds, and/or first-generation college graduates.

Required Qualifications: • a Ph.D. in mathematics, applied mathematics or a closely related area by August 10, 2022. • demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching. • demonstrated understanding of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the mathematical community.

Desired Qualifications • documented record of published research and strong potential for grant support. • demonstrated potential for establishing interdisciplinary collaborations. • demonstrated interest in teaching and successfully mentoring a diverse student body. • documented experiences and/or expertise indicative of strong support for individuals who have been systemically underserved in the mathematical sciences.

SoMSS currently has 57 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty members and approximately 96 supported Ph.D. students, along with an additional 50 Ph.D. students and 44 Masters students. The School offers bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. programs in applied mathematics, theoretical mathematics, mathematics education and statistics, as well as undergraduate and masters programs in actuarial science. The School recently launched an interdisciplinary B.S. degree program in data science, which includes courses in computational mathematics and statistics. The School has excellent computing resources that include individual faculty workstations, several high-performance servers and a small cluster, as well as access to the University's central computing facilities and the High Performance Computing Initiative. More details can be found at https://math.asu.edu.

The School has a strongly interdisciplinary research profile that includes numerous collaborations inside and outside the university, such as in the biological, environmental, medical, physical and social sciences, education, and multiple areas of engineering. There are numerous opportunities for collaboration with interdisciplinary centers and institutes, such as the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), the Biodesign Institute (which includes centers specializing in the nanobiosciences, bioengineering, genomics, and vaccinology), the Institute for Social Science Research, the new College of Health Solutions, the Global Institute of Sustainability, and the nearby Mayo Clinic. The escalating interest in data science research throughout ASU will offer further opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Arizona State University is a comprehensive public research university named #1 in the United States for innovation for the fifth consecutive year, ahead of MIT and Stanford. We measure our success not by whom we exclude, but rather by whom we include and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities we serve.

Arizona State University serves more than 60,000 students at its Tempe campus, welcoming students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is located in the rapidly growing metropolitan Phoenix area, which provides a wide variety of recreational and cultural opportunities. Livability ranked Tempe one of the top college towns in the country, thanks to its youthful population, career options, wages, housing and things to do. The ‘Valley of the Sun’ offers beautiful scenery and miles of hiking, biking and riding trails, as well as camping, rafting and skiing just a short drive away.

To further enhance the superb quality of life Arizona offers, the university has committed to sustaining the conditions necessary for faculty to enter and thrive in their academic careers while meeting personal and family responsibilities.

Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. ASU provides eligible employees with parental and family leave and resources for working parents (https://math.asu.edu/family-resources).

To apply, submit the following through mathjobs at www.Mathjobs.org: 1. A cover letter that briefly explains the candidate’s interest in, and fit with, the position 2. A curriculum vitae 3. A personal statement addressing the candidate’s research program 4. A statement of teaching experience and philosophy 5. A diversity statement that addresses the candidate’s awareness and understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; the candidate’s track record of engagement and activity related to DEIB; and the candidate’s future plans and goals for engagement on DEIB as a potential faculty member at ASU 6. At least four letters of recommendation; one of these letters should address the candidate’s teaching qualifications

The application deadline is 5:00 pm Arizona time on November 5, 2021; only applications that are complete by the deadline will be considered. If the position is not filled, remaining applications will be considered every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed. A background check is required for employment.

The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/

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