"Assistant Professor of Mathematics"

Job Summary

Job ID 290372
Position 20010759

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. Please see Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Guidelines in Required Qualifications.

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:

Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;

• 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!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

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 in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website.

College/Department Information

The College of Science and Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a life-long love of learning. We are committed to providing experiences promoting scientific inquiry and discovery and dedicated to creating opportunities for intellectual growth and community involvement.

The Department, housed within the College of Science and Mathematics, is composed of 26 full-time faculty members with expertise across a broad spectrum of mathematical disciplines. We have a strong commitment to providing research opportunities for our students in addition to excellent instruction. Our M.S. in Biological and Computational Mathematics, while young, is growing and ambitious. We work closely with the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences in support of their undergraduate and graduate programs, including their developing program in biomedical systems engineering and our new joint B.S. in Data Science. Furthermore, we are developing research ties with the Medical College of Georgia and the School of Public Health as we establish a distinctive identity in applying mathematics to problems in human and public health.

Location

Summerville Campus
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

How To Apply

For this position, attach a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, teaching philosophy, and a research statement. Applicants with degrees from an institution located outside the United States must provide an educational/credential evaluation. Candidates should arrange to have four letters of recommendation sent directly from each reference to John Talman JTALMAN@augusta.edu. At least one letter should directly address the candidate's classroom teaching. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

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