Assistant Professor, Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at The University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in any area of mathematical sciences including pure mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics education, and statistics/data science. This position is subject to administrative approval and the availability of funding.

The School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Arizona encompasses the, Department of Mathematics (where faculty have their primary appointments) as well as the Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDPs) in Statistics and Data Science and in Applied Mathematics. The Department offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's programs in, Mathematics with several emphases ranging across core mathematics, applied, mathematics, statistics and data science, and math education. The GIDPs offer interdisciplinary PhD programs and support research with faculty members from over 20 departments on campus.

The University of Arizona is the flagship campus of Arizona's university system, it is in the "Highest Research Activity" (R1) category of the Carnegie classification, and it is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University is known for strong programs across the sciences and for its diverse student body. UA was named a Hispanic Serving Institution by the US Department of Education in 2018. Tucson is notable for its rich cultural heritage (tucson.cityofgastronomy.org/about), its beautiful natural setting, and its strong connections to the university (www.visittucson.org/visit/sciencecity).

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024, and will continue until the positions are filled. The expected start date is August 18, 2025.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Faculty
members are expected to participate in both undergraduate and graduate
education (including teaching core graduate courses in the PhD program in
Mathematics), to advise and mentor students, and to lead students to academic
success, including those from underrepresented backgrounds. The normal teaching
load for research active faculty is nine units for the academic year (typically
three one-semester courses each year).

Faculty members will maintain
active research programs, publish their work in highly regarded journals, and
seek external funding to support the department's research and academic
missions.

Faculty members will also
participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university
service. In these and other ways, faculty members will help to develop
innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing diversity, and
expanding collaborations with community and business partners.

• Candidates are expected to have a PhD by the time of appointment, to have an excellent research record and potential commensurate with their career stage, and to have a strong commitment to teaching, outreach, and inclusive excellence.

* Publication list

* Statement on Research Accomplishments and Goals

* Statement on Teaching Experience and Goals, including experience in implementing inclusive teaching practices.