Position Description

Data Science and Mathematics/Statistics:  Two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor are available in the Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences.  This appointment carries an initial two-year probationary appointment beginning with the 2025/2026 academic year, on August 18, 2025. Earned doctorate in the area of data science, statistics, applied mathematics, mathematics, or related field required by August 18, 2025.  The successful applicant will

• present evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
• demonstrate potential to teach data science courses involving Python at the undergraduate and master’s level.
• demonstrate ability to teach a wide range of undergraduate mathematics and/or statistics courses, both for majors and non-majors.
• exhibit potential to establish a research program involving undergraduate research.
• exhibit potential to contribute service to the Department, University, community, and profession.
• possess a commitment to equity and inclusiveness in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching or conducting research in Python. 
• Potential to contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations in existing areas of departmental and university strengths, such as actuarial science, bioinformatics, computer science, engineering, or physics.
• Potential to contribute to curriculum development and growing the university’s developing programs in artificial intelligence or robotics.
• The Department is especially interested in applicants who bring diverse perspectives to the University, and those who may be especially effective in mentoring and advising students who are members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in the discipline.

More information about the position can be found here:

https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/11101

More information about the Department can be found here:

https://www.uwec.edu/academics/college-arts-sciences/departments-programs/mathematics/

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 11,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at MathJobs.org to complete your application:

·       Cover letter

·       Curriculum Vitae

·       Teaching statement

·       Research statement

·       Three reference letters, at least one of which addresses teaching (to be submitted online by the reference writers at MathJobs.org)

Further Info:

https://www.uwec.edu/academics/college-arts-sciences/departments-programs/mathematics/ https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/job-openings/

Abra Brisbin brisbia@uwec.edu

715-836-3778

Department of Mathematics
508 Hibbard Humanities Hall
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire WI 54702-4004

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by December 1, 2024. However, screening will continue until the position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

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