Overview

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mathematics with a starting date of August 1, 2022. The research area for this position is within geometry, topology, and algebra. We seek a candidate who enhances the strengths of our existing research groups in these areas.

The pure math group in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at USU values a unified and interdisciplinary approach within mathematics, and maintains an active graduate program. The group runs regular seminars at the faculty and the graduate student levels. Related to this search, we have well-represented research groups in differential geometry, topology, and algebra. See http://math.usu.edu/research/ for more about our group. We welcome applicants whose research area overlaps with – but does not duplicate – those of our existing faculty members. Applicants from groups underrepresented in Mathematics and Statistics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

This is a full-time, nine-month (academic year) appointment with a 50:45:5 division of effort between research, teaching, and service. Duties include

(i)                 establishing a strong independent research program in mathematics which achieves national recognition through publication and funding;

(ii)              teaching of mathematics at the undergraduate and graduate level, mentoring of research students, and active involvement in the pure math group’s seminars;

(iii)            engaging effectively in service, for example, graduate student supervisory committee and Departmental/College/University committee service.

Applicants must present evidence of outstanding accomplishments and promise in both research and teaching. The successful candidate will help with our goal to build an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary research group with a strong graduate program emphasizing a synthesis of different branches within mathematics.

Minimum Qualifications

·         Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field.

·         Demonstrated excellence in both research and teaching. 

Preferred Qualifications

·         Postdoctoral experience.

·         Potential to enhance or extend the current pure math group.

·         Documented potential to increase the Department’s diversity profile, directly or indirectly.

Required Documents

1.      Cover letter.

2.      Curriculum vitae.

3.      Statement of research interests.

4.      Statement of teaching philosophy.

5.      Four reference letters, at least one of which must appraise the applicant's teaching experience and potential.

Review of applications begins on December 15, 2021, with the position open until filled. For more information, please contact:

Zhaohu Nie, Associate Professor

Pure Math Search Committee Chair

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Email: zhaohu.nie@usu.edu

Additional Document Submission Information

All application materials except for reference letters must be provided through the USU Jobs site: https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/4271/assistant-professor-in-mathematics/job

Please upload the CV into the Candidate Profile folder named “Resume” and the cover letter, research statement, and teaching statement under “Other documents.” Each file should follow the naming convention:

PM_[applicant last name]_[3 letters of applicant first name]_file type

(for example, the cover letter for an applicant named Mary Smith should be named “PM_Smith_Mar_CoverLetter”).

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

For reference letters, applicants must request that their references submit confidential letters via MathJobs.org. Upload reference letters at: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/18604

College/Department Highlights

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is committed to delivering advanced quantitative and analytic skills for professionals in education, industry, and research through classroom instruction as well as practical and research experiences. The Department has over 45 faculty members, 60 Master’s and PhD students, and 300 undergraduate majors. The College of Science and USU’s Research Office makes significant investments in faculty development, including startup packages, faculty seed grants, and proposal development assistance.

Utah State University Highlights

Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is honored to be Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is a Carnegie RU/H (Research University/High Research Activity) institution with approximately 28,000 students (25,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students) on the Logan main campus, four regional campuses, two USU Eastern campuses, and 28 centers throughout the state. USU offers 162 undergraduate majors, 153 graduate programs, and a variety of innovative stackable associate and certificate credentials. The 2018 rankings from Washington Monthly ranked USU as one of the top 30 national Universities and the 5th best public national university. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU is proud to provide a high-quality education at an affordable price. Additional information about Utah State University can be found at: https://www.usu.edu/about/at-a-glance/.

A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to the quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.

The USU main campus is in Logan, Utah; a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and public lands. See more about Logan at http://www.loganutah.org/visitors/about_logan/.

USU is an AA/EO employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law. Learn more at https://equity.usu.edu/.  USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university’s academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement (https://www.usu.edu/president/missionstatement/). USU is sensitive to the needs of dual-career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program. Additional information can be found at: http://www.usu.edu/provost/faculty-life/dual-career-assistance.cfm.