INTRODUCTION

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Connecticut, Storrs invites applications for an Assistant Research Professor position. This full-time, non-tenure track, nine-month faculty appointment will begin August 23, 2022 with an expected duration of three years, renewable annually. The teaching load is two (2) courses per semester or equivalent.

Preference will be given to candidates whose research are in geometric analysis, probability, and mathematical physics. Additional information about the Department may be found at http://www.math.uconn.edu.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Mathematics; university-level teaching experience; deep commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in a higher education setting; and evidence of research potential in mathematics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Research expertise in geometric analysis, probability, or mathematical physics and a record of research activity.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This position is a full-time, nine-month position for an initial duration of one year, renewable annually for up to two additional years (three years total), contingent on satisfactory performance, mutual agreement and availability of funds.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful candidate’s compliance with the University’s Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. This Policy states that all workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to MathJobs (http://mathjobs.org) and submit the following application materials:

Only complete applications with all required materials will be considered and reviewed.

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately, with full consideration of applications received by November 30, 2021. Inquiries can be addressed to the Hiring Committee at pfhiring@math.uconn.edu.

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

This position will be filled subject the budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.