Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

Probability and related areas

The Department of Mathematics at Tufts University invites applications for a tenure-track position in mathematics, beginning Fall 2023, at the assistant professor level. Preference will be given to applicants with background in probability theory and its applications. Given the fundamental use of probabilistic models in various fields of mathematics and engineering it is expected that a successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with colleagues across Tufts University. Tufts University has a commitment to become an anti-racist institution, and the Department of Mathematics shares this commitment.

Applicants must hold a doctorate in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, by the beginning of the appointment, must have an active research program, show promise of outstanding research, and exhibit a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and teach courses in probability and related areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a diversity statement which includes any relevant experience working with a diverse student body and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy. These documents should be submitted electronically through mathjobs at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/20829.

In addition, applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted electronically on their behalf through http://www.mathjobs.org. If a recommender cannot submit online, we will also accept signed PDF attachments sent to Noah.Barrientos@tufts.edu - or paper letters mailed to Prob. Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics, 177 College Ave., Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155.

Questions about the position can be addressed to Department Administrator, Noah Barrientos at Noah.Barrientos@tufts.edu.

Preference will be given to applications received by November 15, 2022, but the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check and meeting the University’s current COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

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