The Mathematics Department at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, invites applications for the William R. Davis ‘68 Distinguished Chair in Mathematics. The expected term is two to three years, although one-year appointments will also be considered. Applicants for this position may be exceptional career academics, postdocs who are rising stars in their disciplines, researchers at government labs or agencies, technical leaders in industry, or other distinguished candidates. The Distinguished Chair is expected to be actively involved in the department as a mentor to midshipmen and faculty, or by developing our research and teaching capabilities, particularly in their field of specialization. The Distinguished Chair will teach one course per semester. While any area of expertise will be considered, the department is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to our programs in operations research, statistics, data science, econometrics, or applied mathematics. Candidates are directed to our official job postings at https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/DavisDVP-AY22.php for details about the position and requirements (including US citizenship and a background investigation). Application review will begin on February 28, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. |