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Rice University, Mathematics

Position ID:
Rice-TP [#25005]
Position Title:
Tenured Position
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Houston, Texas 77005, United States of America
Subject Area:
Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2024/10/14 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2024/08/27, finished 2025/05/24, listed until 2025/03/28)
Position Description:
   

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

(1) A tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

(2) An "open rank" position at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level or at the tenured level (Associate or Full Professor).

Applicants for an Assistant Professor position should have extremely strong research potential, and should provide evidence of success in teaching, and demonstrated ability in building diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the mathematical community. Required education is a PhD (or PhD requirements fulfilled by starting date), in Mathematics or related field.

Applicants for a tenured position should have a proven record of exceptional research achievements, and should provide evidence of success in teaching, and demonstrated ability in building diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the mathematical community.

The positions will entail teaching undergraduate and graduate classes and performing research in mathematics. Applications should include: (1) the American Mathematical Society cover sheet, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) at least four letters of recommendation, including one discussing teaching abilities, (4) a description of research program, (5) statement of teaching philosophy, (6) a diversity statement (suggestions for composing a statement on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity can be found at https://math.rice.edu/sites/g/files/bxs3121/files/inline-files/DIE-statement-suggestions-2.pdf).

Applications and the above supporting materials should be submitted online at www.mathjobs.org. Priority will be given to applicants whose complete applications, including recommendations, are received by October 14th, 2024 and we plan to begin interviews in November.

Applicants for a position at the Full Professor level can either submit an application as described above, or reach out directly to David Fisher (df32@rice.edu), Chair of the Appointments Committee or Alan Reid (alan.reid@rice.edu), Chair of the Department of Mathematics.

Houston is one of the most diverse cities in America, and Rice University is a comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District. Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national and ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Diversity Statement
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://math.rice.edu/
email address
713-348-4829
 
Rice University
6100 Main Street
Math Department MS 136
Houston, TX 77005