University of Texas at El Paso, Mathematical Sciences
Position ID:
Position Title:
Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
El Paso, Texas 79968, United States of America
Subject Area:
Applied Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2024/12/30 11:59PM
finished (2024/09/27, finished 2025/07/05, listed until 2024/12/30)
finished (2024/09/27, finished 2025/07/05, listed until 2024/12/30)Position Description:
*** this position has been closed. ***
Position Description
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO College of Science Department of Mathematical Sciences Assistant Professor POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Mathematical Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking applied mathematicians with expertise in machine learning/artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Successful candidates are expected to develop productive research programs, mentor and teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to direct Ph.D. dissertations in data science/computational science. Candidates with experience in industry and/or applied interdisciplinary research projects are encouraged to apply. Anticipated appointment date is fall 2025. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Mathematical Sciences consists of 27 tenured and tenure-track faculty members with strong expertise in the areas of algebra and combinatorics, fixed point theory, statistics, bioinformatics, computational science, topology, data science and applied mathematics. Notable accomplishments of the productive faculty include publication of high-impact peer-reviewed manuscripts and annual research expenditures of $1.5m. An exciting development for the Department is the establishment of a Data Science PhD program that started in 2021. The Department also contributes to interdisciplinary programs across the university including the Bioinformatics and Computational Science graduate programs in the College of Science. Lastly, UTEP is consistently ranked in the top ten by Diverse Issues in Higher Education for Mathematics and Statistics degrees conferred to Hispanic undergraduate and master’s students. More information is available at the Department of Mathematical Sciences’ website: https://www.utep.edu/science/math/. ABOUT UTEP AND EL PASO: The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, UTEP is a public research university that transforms lives. More than half of our undergraduates are the first in their families to go to college. At UTEP, our 24,000 students have access to 169 bachelor's, master’s and doctoral degree programs in nine colleges and schools. UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. UTEP is recognized as one of the best research universities in the country for connecting students with the community around them. UTEP is one of only four institutions in Texas to hold both the top research and community engagement distinctions from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education (designated as an R1 university). UTEP advances discovery of public value and positively impacts the health, culture, education and economy of the community it serves. With more than $130 million in total annual research expenditures, the University is ranked among the top tier of colleges and universities in research and fourth in Texas for federal research expenditures at public universities. The University employs more than 5,000 faculty, staff, and students. It has one of the lowest out-of-pocket costs of any research university in the U.S., underscoring its commitment to offer an exceptional education at a great value. For more information about UTEP, please visit our website https://www.utep.edu/. El Paso is a highly livable, bicultural community of 800,000 people, which offers affordable homes and attractive neighborhoods. It is frequently named one of the safest large cities in the United States. Sheltered by mountains on three sides, El Paso experiences more than 300 days of sunshine annually, and residents enjoy outdoor activities year-round. The city of El Paso is adjacent to both the state of New Mexico and the country of Mexico, making it a leading area for cultural diversity and border health research. El Paso has been repeatedly named among the safest largest city in Texas and the 22nd largest city in the United States. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in statistical/mathematical data science or a related field, a strong record of research accomplishments and the capacity to secure extramural funding. Preference will be given to those with postdoctoral experience and those who can apply mathematical techniques in optimization and topology to ML and AI. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must submit: 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of research interests, 4) brief outline of teaching philosophy, 5) copies of up to three relevant authored or co-authored publications, and 6) complete contact information for at least three references. To apply, please visit https://www.utep.edu/employment. Hiring decisions are based upon budget approval. In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please see the job description above on how to apply.
- Contact: Dr. Natasha Sharma
- Email:
- Postal Mail:
- 500 W. University
Bell Hall
El Paso, TX 79968
- 500 W. University
- Web Page: https://www.utep.edu/science/math/