(posted 2019/10/21, listed until 2020/02/21)|
Overview The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Utah State University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a starting date of August 1, 2020. The research area for this position is broadly within geometry, topology, algebra, number theory, and mathematical physics. We seek a candidate who enhances the strengths of our existing Differential Geometry, Computer Algebra, and Mathematical Physics (DGCAMP) group.
Responsibilities
Duties include establishing a strong independent research program in mathematics, teaching of mathematics at the undergraduate and graduate level, mentoring of research students, and actively participating with DCAMP. Applicants must present evidence of outstanding accomplishments and promise in both research and teaching, ideally complementing the research agendas of other DGCAMP faculty. The successful candidate will help build an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary research group with a strong graduate program emphasizing a synthesis of traditional, research-oriented graduate education with training in symbolic computation. Minimum Qualifications • Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field • Demonstrated excellence in both research and teaching Preferred Qualifications • Postdoctoral experience • Potential to enhance or extend the group goals of DGCAMP
Experience with application/development of symbolic computation in research or teaching settings
Applicants must apply electronically using USU’s online system
Required Documents 1. Cover letter which should address the following questions:
3. Statement of research interests (see specific instructions below). 4. Statement of teaching philosophy (see specific instructions below). 5. Four letters of recommendation, at least one of which must appraise the applicant's teaching experience and potential. (see instructions below).
Review of applications begins December 1, 2019, with the position open until filled.
For more information, please contact: Nathan Geer, Professor Search Committee Chair
Department of Mathematics & Statistics Email: nathan.geer@usu.edu Additional Document Submission Information
All application materials except for reference letters must be provided through the USU Jobs site: https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/2069/assistant-professor---tenure-track/job Please upload the cover letter, research statement, and teaching statement into the Candidate Profile under “Other Documents.” Each file should follow the naming convention: DGCAMP_[applicant last name]_[3 letters of applicant first name]_file type (for example, the cover letter for an applicant named John Smith should be named “DGCAMP _Smith_Joh_CoverLetter”). **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
For letters of recommendation, applicants must request that their references submit confidential letters uploaded at: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/14942. College/Department Highlights The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is committed to delivering advanced quantitative and analytic skills for professionals in education, industry and research through classroom instruction as well as practical and research experiences. The department is one of the largest departments at USU, with over 45 faculty, 60 Master’s and PhD students, and 300 undergraduate majors. All members of DGCAMP have obtained outside funding to support their research and to organize conferences, including National Science Foundation CAREER and Focused Research Group (FRG) grants.USU’s Research Office makes significant investments in faculty development, including startup packages, faculty seed grants, and proposal development assistance.
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