"Assistant Professor of Mathematics"

Job Summary

The Department of Mathematics at Augusta University is seeking a faculty member at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking candidates who can contribute to both the development of an Actuarial Science track in our B.S. program and our M.S. program in Biological and Computational Mathematics. Our preferred area of expertise is statistics where the candidate has interest or experience in either data science or actuarial science. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching and will be expected to establish a research program suitable for training both graduate and undergraduate students. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses, advanced undergraduate courses, and graduate courses which align with their areas of expertise. This position is considered to be on tenure track. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Teaching - 50%: The faculty member is expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, develop new courses as needed, and contribute to the development of our graduate programs.
• Scholarship - 40%: Doing mathematical research, publishing research, and submitting grants.
• Service - 10%: Performing service duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in data science, statistics, mathematics with an emphasis on statistics, or strongly related area. Assistant Professor - Early level career as a faculty member. Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be: Evidence of ability as a teacher; Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned; Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and, Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in data science, statistics, mathematics with competency in data science, post doctoral and teaching experience, the start of a publication record. Preferred area of expertise is statistics where the candidate has interest in either data science or actuarial science.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0. Assistant Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data. Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process.