Oakland University -- Department of Mathematics and Statistics

INSTITUTION: Oakland University
DEPARTMENT: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Tenure Track Position
LINK: https://academicjobs.oakland.edu/postings/829
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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in continuous optimization, a field in the mathematics of operations research, beginning Fall Semester 2014. Responsibilities of this position include teaching, research, contribution to the Department’s Ph.D. program in applied mathematics, and other professional service. A typical faculty teaching load is two courses per semester.

The primary selection criteria will be an applicant’s potential for quality research and effective teaching at all levels. Among applicants who are found highly qualified with respect to these criteria, preference will be given to those with evidence of experience or potential in developing research links or student projects that lead to external funding, as well as to those who can enhance research collaboration within the Department or complement the research areas of the Department.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has 29 full-time faculty members, who have research strengths in pure and applied mathematics and statistics. The Department offers baccalaureate degrees in mathematics, statistics, and actuarial science; master’s degrees in mathematics, industrial and applied mathematics, and applied statistics; and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematical Sciences with concentrations in the three different areas of continuous mathematics, discrete mathematics and statistics. In addition, the Department teaches a full range of service courses to students in the sciences, engineering, business and education programs. Further information about the Department and the current research interests of its faculty can be obtained at its website: http://www.oakland.edu/math.

Oakland University, a state-assisted institution located 25 miles north of downtown Detroit, is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a doctoral/research university. The university offers over 130 bachelor’s degree programs and over 120 graduate degree and certificate programs to more than 20,000 students. Oakland University is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented minorities in STEM. Further information about the university is available at its website: http://www.oakland.edu.

A cover letter, a vita and publication list, graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for application), a research statement and a teaching statement must be uploaded at this site. The cover letter should include the names and email addresses of those providing letters of reference. In addition, three letters of reference must be sent to:

Professor Kevin T. Andrews

Chair, Faculty Search Committee

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Oakland University

Rochester, MI 48309-4485

Phone: (248) 370-4025

Fax: (248) 370-4184

E-mail: andrews@oakland.edu

Applications should be completed by January 1, 2014 to ensure full consideration.

Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.