University of North Florida, Mathematics and Statistics

Position ID:

1935-MATH [#25699]

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Jacksonville, Florida 32224, United States of America

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Appl Deadline:

(posted 2024/10/29, listed until 2025/04/29)

Position Description:

*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed. ***

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is seeking a 9-month, tenure-earning, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. This position will report to Dr. Richard Patterson, Mathematics and Statistics Department Chair. Position responsibilities include a 2/2 teaching load. Additional duties will include i) maintaining an active research agenda with potential to produce sponsored research, and ii) contribute to in service opportunities within the department and the university at large.

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 4, 2025.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role

About the Department: As one of the largest departments at UNF, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics has over 30 faculty members and offers several undergraduate and graduate programs of study. Our students are able to pursue the following degrees: B. S. in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Sciences, Discrete Analysis and a B.A. in Mathematics, Statistics, and Applied Mathematics. In addition, the Department offers a graduate degree of Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences with both Mathematics and Statistics tracks. For more information about the department of Mathematics and Statistics, visit https://www.unf.edu/coas/math-stat/.

In recent years, UNF has transitioned to an R2 institution with an increasing focus on research while maintaining excellence in teaching. Faculty at UNF are on flexible teaching loads, typically teaching between four to six courses per year, with newly hired faculty on a reduced load of two courses per semester for the first three years. Continued reduced teaching loads may be offered to faculty demonstrating significant accomplishments aligned with the university’s strategic plan (https://www.unf.edu/strategic-plan/index.html). Startup funds may be available and negotiable.

Required Qualifications: At minimum, the candidate must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or equivalent field completed by August 1, 2025. Candidates will be expected to provide a demonstration of teaching effectiveness; present current research and articulate excellence in future scholarly agenda. While the committee will consider applicants in all areas of mathematics, applicants with expertise in actuarial sciences, financial mathematics, and applied mathematics are especially encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

While the committee will consider applicants in all areas of mathematics, applicants with expertise in actuarial sciences, financial mathematics, and applied mathematics are especially encouraged to apply.

Required Licensure: N/A

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:

Cover letter Current curriculum vitae Unofficial transcripts Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Research Interest Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

Passport (all pages including blank pages) and Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation) Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on 10/25/24

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled

How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information.

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Contact: Jose Franco, 904-620-2654

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645

Web Page: https://www.unf.edu/coas/math-stat/