The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers both undergraduate and master’s programs. Our undergraduate program includes degrees in mathematics, mathematics education, and data science. Our online master’s program offers both MA and MS degrees, which require completing a faculty-directed research project. The mathematics faculty pursue a broad range of research interests, including dynamical systems, statistics, applied mathematics, and foundations of machine learning.

The Department of Biology includes undergraduate majors in biology and biology with a specialization in medical laboratory sciences. Additionally, it offers MS and Ph.D. programs, including an online MS in biology. The successful candidate will have access to departmental facilities, including common equipment and instrumentation at the Genomics/Next-generation Sequencing Core and Cell and Tissue Culture facilities, as well as Departmental and University centers such as The Center for Genomic Advocacy; the Center for Bat Research, Outreach, and Conservation; and the Rich and Robin Porter Cancer Research Center.

We are seeking an innovative, energetic, and collaborative colleague who is committed to excellence in both scholarship and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vibrant bioinformatics research program to address questions in regulatory genomics, comparative genomics, transcriptomics, systems biology, statistical genetics, or evolutionary biology. The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in bioinformatics or equivalent with demonstrated potential for a strong research agenda either through publication record, independent research, and/or professional or postdoctoral experience. The successful candidate will be expected to secure adequate funding to support a quality research program and direct undergraduate and graduate research. The successful candidate will be provided with an initial startup package to support their research program, including computational and/or laboratory resources commensurate with individual research needs.

The successful candidate will also be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics and statistics, as well as Bioinformatics and related coursework, including relevant programming languages. The Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics could be assigned to teach any of the following courses: BIO 485 – Introduction to Biometry (3 credit hours); BIO 487 – Bioinformatics (3 credit hours); MATH 241 – Principles of Statistics (3 credit hours); MATH 341 – Probability and Statistics (3 credit hours); MATH 403/503 – Linear Algebra and Modeling for Data Science (3 credit hours); MATH 440/540 – Statistics for Data Science (3 credit hours); MATH 441/541 – Theory of Probability (3 credit hours); MATH 442/542 – Mathematical Statistics (3 credit hours); or MATH 607 – Topics in Statistics (3 credit hours).

Applicants enthusiastic about successful teaching and mentoring of students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in applicants passionate about contributing to interdisciplinary programs, curricular offerings, and research portfolios in ways that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion. The typical and expected teaching load in the College of Arts and Sciences is 9 credit hours per semester for all faculty who maintain an active and productive scholarly agenda.

All applicants must submit their applications online at https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/45897. Along with their application, candidates are required to submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, a statement of research accomplishments/interests, undergrad and doctoral transcripts (unofficial is accepted for applications), a statement of teaching philosophy/excellence, and three letters of reference. Please note that the references you provide on your online application will be receiving notification request for a recommendation letter. Inquiries and questions may be addressed to Dr. Kristopher Schwab, Department of Biology and Dr. David Sprunger, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Search Committee Co-Chairs, Indiana State University, IN 47809, by email at isu-bioinformatics-search@indstate.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2024.

ISU seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a strategic priority, reflection of our diverse student body, and our commitment to inclusive excellence. Simply put, ISU welcomes and values diversity. Therefore, applicants from historically underrepresented populations (e.g. women, racial and/or ethnic minority, veterans, LGBTQIAP+, and differently abled applicants) are encouraged to apply. Any applicants in need of accommodation to apply and/or participate in the subsequent interview process should contact Indiana State University’s Human Resources at isu-humanresources@indstate.edu and/or either of the Search Committee Chairs at isu-bioinformatics-search@indstate.edu.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring people with many varied backgrounds, identities, and characteristics to join our institution; additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. View our stance on equal opportunity employment at https://www.indstate.edu/policy-library/equal-opportunity-and-affirmative-action-policy.