Overview The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Utah State
University (USU) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant
Professor position in Mathematics with a starting date of August 1, 2022. The
research area for this position is within geometry, topology, and algebra. We
seek a candidate who enhances the strengths of our existing research groups in
these areas. The pure math group in the Department of Mathematics and
Statistics at
USU values a unified and interdisciplinary approach within mathematics, and
maintains an active graduate program. The group runs regular seminars at the
faculty and the graduate student levels. Related to this search, we have well-represented
research groups in differential
geometry, topology, and algebra. See http://math.usu.edu/research/ for more about our
group. We welcome applicants whose research area overlaps with – but does not
duplicate – those of our existing faculty members. Applicants from groups underrepresented in Mathematics and Statistics are
particularly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities This is a full-time, nine-month
(academic year) appointment with a 50:45:5 division of effort between research,
teaching, and service. Duties include (i)
establishing
a strong independent research program in mathematics which achieves national recognition
through publication and funding; (ii)
teaching
of mathematics at the undergraduate and graduate level, mentoring of research
students, and active involvement in the pure math group’s seminars; (iii)
engaging
effectively in service, for example, graduate student supervisory committee and
Departmental/College/University committee service. Applicants must present evidence
of outstanding accomplishments and promise in both research and teaching. The
successful candidate will help with our goal to build an internationally
recognized, interdisciplinary research group with a strong graduate program
emphasizing a synthesis of different branches within mathematics. 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
current pure math group. ·
Documented potential to increase the Department’s
diversity profile, directly or indirectly. Required Documents 1.
Cover letter. 2.
Curriculum vitae. 3. Statement of research interests. 4. Statement of teaching philosophy. 5. Four reference
letters, at least one of which must appraise the applicant's teaching
experience and potential. Review
of applications begins on December 15, 2021, with the position open until
filled. For more information, please
contact: Zhaohu Nie, Associate Professor Pure Math Search Committee
Chair Department of Mathematics
and Statistics Email: zhaohu.nie@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/4271/assistant-professor-in-mathematics/job Please
upload the CV into the Candidate Profile folder named “Resume” and the cover
letter, research statement, and teaching statement under “Other documents.”
Each file should follow the naming convention: PM_[applicant last name]_[3 letters of applicant first
name]_file type (for
example, the cover letter for an applicant named Mary Smith should be named “PM_Smith_Mar_CoverLetter”). **Document size may not exceed
10 MB.** For
reference letters, applicants must
request that their references submit confidential letters via MathJobs.org.
Upload reference letters at: 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 has over 45 faculty members,
60 Master’s and PhD students, and 300 undergraduate majors. The College of
Science and USU’s Research Office makes significant investments in faculty
development, including startup packages, faculty seed grants, and proposal
development assistance. Utah State University Highlights Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is
honored to be Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is a Carnegie
RU/H (Research University/High Research Activity) institution with
approximately 28,000 students (25,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate
students) on the Logan main campus, four regional campuses, two USU Eastern
campuses, and 28 centers throughout the state. USU offers 162 undergraduate
majors, 153 graduate programs, and a variety of innovative stackable associate
and certificate credentials. The 2018 rankings from Washington Monthly ranked
USU as one of the top 30 national Universities and the 5th best public national university. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU
is proud to provide a high-quality education at an affordable price. Additional
information about Utah State University can be found at: https://www.usu.edu/about/at-a-glance/. A core characteristic of USU is engagement with
communities and people in economic development, improvements to the quality of
life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the
University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation,
and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with
communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public
good. The USU main campus is in Logan, Utah; a city of about
50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt
Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby
mountains and public lands. See more about Logan at http://www.loganutah.org/visitors/about_logan/. USU is an AA/EO employer and does
not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression,
disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by
University policy or local, state, or federal law. Learn more at https://equity.usu.edu/. USU recognizes and values the importance of
diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees
and in supporting the university’s academic mission of learning, discovery, and
engagement (https://www.usu.edu/president/missionstatement/). USU is sensitive to
the needs of dual-career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program.
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