Job description
Newark, DE
INTRODUCTION/POSITION: Applications are invited for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware. Preference will be given to candidates in computational mathematics with an emphasis on data science and/or artificial intelligence.
QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We are seeking an exceptional candidate for the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of significant research achievements; strong potential for obtaining external research funding, relevant knowledge and willingness to contribute to department and university teaching and service missions; experience showing promise of effective teaching at the undergraduate level, interest in advising and teaching at the PhD level, and a commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment. Expertise or interest in computational mathematics with an emphasis on data science and/or artificial intelligence will be preferred. The successful candidate is expected to strengthen and broaden multiple research initiatives in the department and enable interdisciplinary collaborations across campus. Applicants must have received a doctoral degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a closely related discipline by the start date of the position. Research-active faculty typically have a 2–1 teaching load.
Department of Mathematical Sciences AT UD: The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware (mathsci.udel.edu) is within the College Arts and Sciences and strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment in the workplace. It has about 30 research-active faculty in the areas of analysis, discrete mathematics, computational and applied mathematics, probability, mathematics of quantum science, and mathematics education. The department has a strong record of attracting external research funding, and many of our faculty members are affiliated with the research-oriented Data Science Institute (dsi.udel.edu). The department offers doctoral programs in mathematics and applied mathematics, with an enrollment of about 50 PhD students, and offers a dual-degree PhD with a master’s in data science. It also offers undergraduate programs in mathematics, actuarial sciences, applied mathematics, math and data science, math and economics, and secondary math education.
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware offers exceptional educational experiences including integrated instruction, research and public engagement. With 24 academic departments and more than 30 centers, programs and institutes, the College serves over 7,000 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students with CAS majors, but also every single University student through foundational course work. The College’s 580 faculty members emphasize the enduring value of an arts and science education and share a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. The College has departments in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, and features outstanding research and teaching facilities. Faculty and staff encourage and support innovative interdisciplinary collaborations and students engage local, national and global audiences through research and creative activity. With annual research expenditures of approximately $30 million and growing, the College currently houses several large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and NSF.
The University of Delaware (www.udel.edu) is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and innovation. The university recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the experience of its employees and in supporting its academic mission. We are committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds, and we strongly encourage applications from educators from under-represented groups. UD provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. The University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html
How to apply
Review of applications will begin on 11/18/2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following materials through the MathJobs.org system: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement describing achievements and plans for future work, and a teaching statement. In their teaching statement, candidates are encouraged to describe their efforts to promote an inclusive culture in the classroom. In addition, candidates should request that at least three letters of recommendation be submitted through MathJobs. At least one letter should address the candidate’s teaching ability.
