Georgia Southern University, Department of Mathematical Sciences
Position ID: GS-MAP [#24242]Position Title: Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences
Position Type: Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location: Statesboro, Georgia, United States of America
Application Deadline: finished (2024/01/25, finished 2024/10/30)
Position Description: *** this position has been closed. ***
About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!
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 associates, 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. Georgia Southern University provides faculty and student access to the Talon High Performance
Computing (HPC) Research Cluster, with various software to process data and perform complex
computations. Within this setting, the faculty hire would support the proposed MS program in
Data Science as well as the undergraduate major. The Department of Mathematical Sciences is
working to modernize its curriculum, moving toward a career-oriented program designed to
attract students interested in working in data science, machine learning, environmental or health
analytics, or applied statistics, all of which are highly-paid occupations with increasing job
opportunities. We seek an expert to effectively support undergraduate and graduate students,
teach required courses, actively participate in the Statistical Consulting Unit, and help to
improve the proposed program. Location Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA Department Information Department of Mathematical Sciences Andrew Sills, Search Chair Electronic mail: asills@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-5424 Job Summary Reporting to the department chair, the position requires excellence in teaching with classroom
instructional load as assigned by the Department Chair; 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 (10 month) appointment and the salary is competitive
and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications Earned Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer
Science, or a closely related field, by August 1, 2024. 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 and/or experience working in industry 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 cover letter addressing the qualifications cited above (1-2
pages); research statement (5 page max); teaching statement (2 page max); a curriculum
vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3
professional references. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Consistently exhibit engaging customer service Ability to support various constituencies served by the University Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as
required for specific position KNOWLEDGE Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's
mission for student success SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills Apply Before Date Open Until Filled Screening of applications begins February 11, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2024. 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 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. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. Background Check
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Mathematical Sciences
65 Georgia Ave
PO BOX 8093
Statesboro, GA 30460
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