Background: Loyola University Chicago (LUC), College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics and Statistics seeks qualified candidates for two Assistant Professor positions in applied mathematics beginning Fall 2022. The successful candidate will be joining a department with more than 35 full-time faculty members, over 400 majors and minors across 7 undergraduate pro-grams in mathematics, statistics and data science, and 2 master’s programs. For more information about the department, please visit its website at https://www.luc.edu/math/.

Located on Chicago’s vibrantly multicultural North Side, LUC is committed to creating an inclusive, responsive community of faculty, students, and staff. As an urban-based Department we are dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from under-represented and under-served populations. We especially encourage applications from candidates from under-represented groups. We also encourage applications from scholars committed to interdisciplinarity and the successful pursuit of external grants.

Duties and Responsibilities: The position requires teaching a range of math courses, from lower-level courses that serve non-science students to upper-level and graduate-level courses in mathematics and applied mathematics; developing and maintaining a quality research program; and providing service at the department, the university, and the scientific community level.

Minimum Qualifications: The candidate will have a Ph.D. in an area of mathematics at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must have shown evidence for developing and maintaining a research program, with the potential for grant funding. Candidates working in an area of applied mathematics that aligns with others in the department, broadly defined, are particularly desirable. Additionally, the candidate will have demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education, including interest in inclusive teaching practices. The candidate also should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a letter of interest to https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/17446 They should also provide evidence that attests to their research/teaching performance and experience, and the names and addresses of three individuals prepared to advise on their professional qualifications for this position. In addition, they should include a statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body through research, teaching, and other channels and engaging a diverse community through scholarship and service.

Additionally, applicants should submit all application materials, including letters of recommendation, to https://www.mathjobs.org. At least one of the letters should address teaching qualifications. Please direct inquiries to:

Dr. Peter Tingley, Chairperson, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Loyola University Chicago, ptingley@luc.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before November 15 will receive full consideration.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to in-crease the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity - including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment - is critical to achieving the University's mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual's record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.