Overview The Department of Mathematics and
Statistics at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a 9-month,
tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Discrete Mathematics or Combinatorics
with a starting date of August 1, 2022.
Preference will be given to candidates who show interest in, or
demonstrate ability in, applied discrete
mathematics or combinatorics that could be useful in building
data-science-related interdisciplinary collaborations with computer scientists,
mathematical biologists, or scientists working in areas like cyber security or
network analysis. Also sought is a discrete mathematician or
combinatorist willing to build a synergistic and vertically integrated research
experience for the Department’s undergraduate and graduate students. Responsibilities Duties include establishing a strong, independent research
program in Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics, actively participating in
the Department’s research and mentoring experiences for its undergraduate and
graduate students, collaborating with other USU researchers, and engaging in
the Department’s efforts to create a novel and attractive Data Science program.
Teaching duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Discrete
Mathematics and Combinatorics, including the creation of said courses for
regular offering, and other mathematics courses as assigned. Utah State University has a great environment for
interdisciplinary research, with a history of innovative interdisciplinary
education and grantsmanship. Applicants from groups underrepresented in
Mathematics and Statistics are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate may choose to
participate in the USU College of Science’s JEDI Collaboratory, a mentoring and
collaborative network of faculty with a shared interest in enhancing justice,
equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts in STEM disciplines (https://www.usu.edu/science/pages/jedi-stem). Minimum
Qualifications •
Ph.D. in Discrete Mathematics, Combinatorics,
Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, or a closely related field. •
Demonstrated excellence and promise in both
research and teaching. Preferred
Qualifications
Required Documents
Review of applications begins on December 1, 2021, with the
position open until filled. For more information please contact: David Brown, Professor Discrete Mathematics Search Committee Chair Department of Mathematics and Statistics Email: david.e.brown@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/4300/assistant-professor-of-discrete-mathematics-combinatorics/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: Discrete_[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 “Discrete _Smith_Mar_CoverLetter”). **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** For letters of recommendation, applicants must
request that their references submit confidential letters via MathJobs.org.
Upload reference letters at: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/18700
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 |