Other Functions

• Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality and inclusiveness.
• Work in partnership with colleagues within the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of CNS.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• A PhD in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Exceptional promise in research.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate math and/or statistics courses and the ability to work with diverse populations of students.
• A commitment to outstanding teaching at all levels of the curriculum.
• The potential to interact effectively with department faculty members.

Additional Details

Questions about the position should be directed to the chair of the Search Committee, Professor Alexei Oblomkov (oblomkov@cns.umass.edu). For additional information about the application process contact David Rodriguez (davidrodrigu@umass.edu).

Salary Information

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit the following required documents through http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs: a cover letter, an AMS Standard Cover Sheet, a curriculum vitae, a publication list, a research plan, a teaching statement, and a Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (see below). In addition, at least three (3) letters of recommendation must be submitted, one of which addressing the applicant's effectiveness as a teacher.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2024 and continue until a suitable candidate pool has been identified.

As part of a commitment to their own multicultural community, CNS seeks an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace university initiatives and aspirations. In addition to application materials above, candidates will need to submit a Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The Diversity Statement should identify past experiences and future goals. These contributions may result from lived experiences, scholarships, and/or mentoring, teaching, and outreach activities. (https://www.umass.edu/natural-sciences/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)

The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.