Georgia Southern University, Department of Mathematical Sciences

Position ID:

GS-TTAP [#25855, 278686]

Position Title:

Assistant Professor

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

STatesboro, Georgia 30458, United States of America

Appl Deadline:

2024/12/31 11:59PM help popup

finished (2024/11/14, finished 2025/07/05, listed until 2025/05/14)

Position Description:

*** this position has been closed. ***

The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Science and Mathematics invites applications and nominations for the position of Tenure Track Assistant Professor. Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/ Within this setting, the faculty hire will support developing interdisciplinary doctoral programs being developed in the College of Science and Mathematics as well as potential programs in Applied Mathematics, Biostatistics, or Statistics. With expertise in applications to environmental science, data science, or bioinformatics preferred, the new hire will also support student success with statistics and mathematics majors. The Department of Mathematical Sciences is working to modernize its curriculum, moving toward a career-oriented program designed for interdisciplinary fields. Georgia Southern University provides faculty and student access to the Quantum computing information and technology and Talon High Performance Computing (HPC) Research Cluster, with various software to process data and perform complex computations via classical and neural networks.

Location Statesboro Campus 1332 Southern Drive Statesboro, GA 30458

Job Summary. Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor position requires excellence in teaching with classroom instructional load as assigned by the Department Chair; advising graduate/undergraduate students; research to be published in academic journals; regular applications for external funding; and service to the department, college, and university at a level consistent with workload. The position is a tenure-track academic year (10 month) appointment.

Required Qualifications: • Earned Ph.D in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Applied Mathematics or Statistics, by August 1, 2025. • Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives. • Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development. • Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline. Preferred Qualifications: • Postdoctoral experience at an accredited university or institution • Expertise in applications to environmental science, data science, or bioinformatics Proposed Salary Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis. Required Documents to Attach A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above (1-2 pages); research statement (5 pages max); teaching statement (2 pages max); a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Apply Before Date Open Until Filled Screening of applications begins November 25, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2025. We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org. See https://hr.georgiasouthern.edu/employment-opportunities/ to apply. Reference Job ID 278686.

USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment: All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy. Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus. Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community. Equal Employment Opportunity More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/math/. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478- 6947.

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Contact: Shijun Zheng, 912-478-1338

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Georgia Southern University
Mathematical Sciences
65 Georgia Ave
PO Box 8093
Statesboro, GA 30460

Web Page: https://hr.georgiasouthern.edu/employment-opportunities/