University of
Colorado Denver Assistant
Professor in Optimization Department of
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences The Department of Mathematical
and Statistical Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver invites
applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in optimization,
to start August 2019. The minimum qualification is a Ph.D. in
the mathematical sciences or a related field. The successful candidate should
have research and teaching interests in optimization, demonstrated potential
for excellence in research, and a strong commitment to quality teaching at both
undergraduate and graduate levels. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated
potential for attracting external research funding. The University of
Colorado Denver is the premier urban research
university in Colorado, attracting more than $400 million in research funding annually,
and serving more than 19,000 undergraduate, graduate and health professions
students in Denver, Aurora and online. The University is located on two main
campuses: the Denver campus, in the heart of Denver’s business, cultural and
recreational district; and the Anschutz Medical Campus, located in nearby
Aurora, Colorado. The Denver campus,
which houses the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, is home
to a diverse community of 15,000 students.
We therefore seek candidates who demonstrate effectiveness in
teaching, mentoring, nurturing, and inspiring diverse students of all
ethnicities, nationalities and genders, including first generation college
undergraduates. Women and underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged
to apply. The department has 29 full-time
faculty, including 18 tenured or tenure-track faculty members, whose research
and teaching cover a wide range of areas, including optimization, probability,
statistics, computational mathematics, graph theory, and mathematics education.
The Department has approximately 70 M.S.
and Ph.D. students, and over 200 undergraduate mathematics majors. The successful candidate will be expected to
develop a strong independent research program, supervise graduate and
undergraduate student research, teach courses at both the graduate and
undergraduate level, and provide service to the department, university and the
profession. The
regular teaching load is 2 courses per semester, which may be reduced for an
initial period. Salary is
commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full
benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including
eligibility, is located at https://www.cu.edu/employee-services. Applications are accepted electronically at www.cu.edu/careers, (search for job number 14750, or
use the direct link https://tinyurl.com/y9pyvnf3). Applications received by Dec. 1, 2018 will receive full consideration; however
applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. When
applying at www.cu.edu/careers.com, applicants must include:
Questions should be directed to
Stephen Billups at Stephen.Billups@ucdenver.edu. The University of Colorado Denver
is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,
students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background
investigations for all prospective employees. The University of Colorado Denver
is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and
administrative staff. The University strives to promote a culture of
inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage
applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all
veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in
education and employment.
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