University of Houston - Downtown, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Position ID: 1666-AP [#21670, FAC002746]
Position Title: Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Statistics
Position Type: Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Houston, Texas 77002, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Areas: Data Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Application Deadline: finished (2022/11/28, finished 2023/12/02, listed until 2023/05/28)
Position Description:    

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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Houston – Downtown is inviting applications for two positions at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on qualifications, to begin August 2023. A Ph.D degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computational Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or related fields is required by May 2023. We will consider all fields of specialization, but preference will be given to candidates who can make immediate contributions to the vibrant interdisciplinary culture of the department which includes degrees in data science, statistics, and mathematics. The successful applicant will be expected to be an excellent instructor and mentor; being able to teach data science, statistics, and mathematics courses; pursue a research program; and provide service to the department, university, and the profession.

Applicants should submit the following via mathjobs.org: cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and at least three confidential letters of recommendation with at least one addressing teaching.

Assets: - Ability to teach data science, statistics, and mathematics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, both in-person and online - Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate student projects or other high-impact activities - Knowledge of statistical software packages, such as Python, R, and SQL - Ability and willingness to provide leadership in curriculum development and professional service - Research potential and plans for continuing research activity - Industry experience is valuable Qualifications: - Ph.D degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computational Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or related fields

The University: Located in the heart of Harris County and the Houston metroplex, the University of Houston-Downtown is a public university that serves the fourth largest city and one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation. UHD offers bachelor's degrees in 44 areas of study and nine master's degrees. Current enrollment is approximately 15,000 students, making UHD the second largest member institution in the University of Houston System. UHD is a federally designated Hispanic and Minority Serving University. For 2021 and for a third consecutive year, UHD was awarded the Insight Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.

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Contact: Sawsan Shatleh, 7132218547, 7132237464 (fax)
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
Sawsan Shatleh
University of Houston Down-town
One Main Street, Suite S705B
Houston, TX 77002
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