SMARTSTATE CHAIR IN MATHEMATICS AND
DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR DATA ANALYSIS, SIMULATION, IMAGING, AND
VISUALIZATION
Department of Mathematics University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina
The
University of South Carolina invites applications for a SmartState Chair to
direct the SmartState Center for Data Analysis, Simulation, Imaging, and
Visualization (DASIV) in conjunction with the Williams-Hedberg-Hedberg
Endowed Chair of Mathematics. This is a tenured, 9-month, full Professor
position in the Department of Mathematics with the earliest starting date on
August 16, 2023. The Center is co-sponsored by $2 million from the South
Carolina SmartState Program established by the South Carolina General Assembly
in 2002 (http://smartstatesc.org/) and by $2 million from the
University of South Carolina for a total endowment of $4 million. The primary
appointment of the Chair will be within the Department of Mathematics, College
of Arts and Sciences.
The
successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related area plus
at least nine years of effective, relevant experience. The candidate’s research
specialization should be in areas of mathematics consistent with the Center’s
major thrusts in data science, physical simulation, imaging, and visualization.
The Chair should have international stature with an exceptional record of
published research in high-quality journals, a demonstrated ability to attract
significant funding from multiple sources, an established record of excellent teaching,
a history of successful graduate student supervision and postdoc/junior faculty
mentoring, and the ability to effectively lead team efforts in
multidisciplinary projects.
The SmartState
Chair will guide the research activities of the SmartState Center and establish
close ties with other academic units that use similar methods or applications.
In addition to running a successful research center, the successful candidate
will assist in hiring and mentoring fellows and junior faculty in the Center’s research
area and the department of mathematics. It is expected that the center director
will forge productive collaborations with UofSC faculty to establish a
vigorous, internationally recognized research program in the center’s major
thrust area. The University will provide space and infrastructure for the new
endowed chair and his/her team and will work to acquire the resources needed to
establish this Center at a nationally competitive level.
Applicants
are required to submit a cover letter including professional goals and vision
for DASIV, curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a statement of
research interests and accomplishments, a statement of teaching, a statement on
leadership and mentoring, and names of at least three references. All
applicants must submit their applications through the online employment system
“USC Jobs” at http://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/130892. Confidential inquiries and
nominations can be made to the search committee chair, Professor Qi Wang
at qwang@math.sc.edu.
Applications
will be evaluated as they are received by the Search Committee until the
position is filled.
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate
an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals
of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to
providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The
University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional
discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We
celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the
University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South
Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations
throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight
institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive
four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our
Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable
students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of
in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place
strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated
communities in South Carolina and beyond.
The Department of Mathematics (http://www.math.sc.edu/),
located in the heart of the historic UofSC Columbia campus, currently has 32
tenured and tenure-track faculty, 10 full-time instructors, 45 graduate
students, and about 200 undergraduate majors. Faculty research interests
include algebra, algebraic geometry, analysis, applied and computational
mathematics, constructive approximation, data science, discrete mathematics,
geometry, mathematical biology, mathematical education, and number theory. The
University also hosts an honors college recently ranked as the nation's best
among public school’s honors programs, with which the candidate will have the
opportunity to work.
The University of South Carolina is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Minorities and women
are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate
in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender,
gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin,
disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy,
childbirth or related medical conditions.
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