(posted 2024/01/05, listed until 2024/08/30)Apply Link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01664
POSITION OVERVIEWPosition title: Visiting Assistant Professor in MathematicsSalary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,400 - $85,900 per academic year (nine-month basis). Percent time: Full-time (100%) Anticipated start: July 1, 2024, with fall quarter beginning September 2024. Appointments are contingent upon availability of funding. Degree requirement must be completed no later than August 31, 2024 and the degree must be in hand before employment can begin. Position duration: Initial appointment will be full-time for two years. Reappointment for a third year is expected, but is contingent upon availability of funding and an assessment of performance after the second year. APPLICATION WINDOWOpen date: January 5, 2024Next review date: Monday, Feb 5, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Aug 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Mathematics Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for one or more visiting assistant professors in all areas of mathematics, including algebra, number theory, topology, analysis, and geometry and dynamics. Under the direction of the Mathematics Department Chair, the visiting assistant professor(s) will contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction and the research activity of the department. Research, teaching, and service expectations are typical for early-career faculty at a research university. Furthermore, the selected candidate(s)will be expected to participate in department seminars.Preference will be given to candidates whose field of research complements the department’s existing research activities. Visiting assistant professors will be matched with a mentor from our permanent faculty for career and research guidance. Applicants with experience teaching mathematics at the college or university level as the instructor of record are strongly encouraged to apply. Visiting assistant professors are eligible for mid-level benefits through the University of California. UC Santa Cruz is distinguished by our high-impact scientific research, and we are committed to diversity, social justice, the environment, and educational opportunity. UCSC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) with a high proportion of first-in-family undergraduate students. We welcome candidates who understand the barriers facing women and minoritized individuals who are underrepresented in higher education (as evidenced by life experiences and educational background), and who have experience in promoting equity and diversity with respect to teaching, mentoring, research, life experiences, or service consistent with our goal of building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. UCSC is committed to addressing the holistic needs of faculty. We also welcome applications from those who have had non-traditional career paths, who have taken time off for personal reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. Mathematics Department: https://www.math.ucsc.edu/index.html Hispanic-Serving Institution: https://hsi.ucsc.edu/ Asian American And Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions: https://www2.ed.gov/programs/aanapi/index.html QUALIFICATIONSBasic qualifications (required at time of application)
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3-6 letters of reference required Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System. *All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm. Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01664 Help contact: kabaldwi@ucsc.edu ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZThe University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html). UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602. UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution. The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. VISIT UC Santa Cruz: https://www.ucsc.edu JOB LOCATION Santa Cruz, California |
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