Oakland University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Position ID: 565-VAP2022 [#20078]
Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Rochester, Michigan 48309, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Mathematics
Application Deadline: 2022/06/22 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/05/26, finished 2022/12/24, listed until 2022/11/22)
Position Description:    

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

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Oakland University invites applications for two one-year visiting positions at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) of Mathematics beginning Fall Semester 2022 (August 15, 2022).

Responsibilities of these positions include teaching, research, and contribution to the Department’s program. For these appointments, candidates must have a Ph.D. (or its requirements completed) in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related area by August 15, 2022. The primary selection criteria will be an applicant’s potential for effective teaching (at both undergraduate and graduate level) and quality research in mathematics. Amongst applicants who are found highly qualified with respect to these criteria, preference will be given to those who can fulfill the department’s current instructional needs as well as those with strong research collaboration potential with members of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Applications should be completed by June 20, 2022 to ensure full consideration. Due to the pandemic, successful candidates may be expected to teach courses in a non-traditional way depending on the university’s response to this pandemic.

Please direct any questions to: Professor Eddie Cheng, VAP Search Committee Chair at echeng@oakland.edu.

To apply, go online to https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/24866 to look for the position posting. A cover letter, a vita and publication list, graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for application), a Research Statement, and a Teaching Statement must be uploaded at this site. Candidates shall also provide a Diversity Statement that describes their interest or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion, e.g., through mentoring, pedagogy, activism, faculty recruitment/retention, or research on issues related to diversity and social inequality. In addition, names and contact information for three letters of recommendation must be provided.

Candidates must pass a background check in order to be hired.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; provided, however, that Oakland University will sponsor an individual for J-1 visa status if the individual is selected for the position and if Oakland University determines that the individual may be eligible for J-1 visa status. Oakland University will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visa status in any category other than J-1.

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Contact: Eddie Cheng
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Oakland University
Rochester, MI 48309-4485
Web Page: https://oakland.edu/math/ https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/24866