We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s diverse student body as an Assistant Professor of Computational Math in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SMSS) beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year. The SMSS invites applications for one tenure track Assistant Professor position in mathematics and statistics with an emphasis on computation to begin in Fall 2022. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding research ability and have a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field. Applicants should also have strong records or promise as undergraduate and graduate instructors.
This appointment involves teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and requires mentoring and supervision of undergraduate and graduate research. A commitment to excellence in both research and teaching as well as providing service to the community and profession are essential.
About UTRGV: It is UTRGV’s Vision “To be one of the nation’s leaders in higher education, its premier Hispanic-serving institution, and a highly engaged bilingual university, with exceptional educational, research, and creative opportunities that serve as catalysts for transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.” As such, UTRGV is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff that can contribute to an enriching learning environment that strives for more equitable outcomes for student success.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. Thanks to a steadfast commitment to safety and success, UTRGV yielded record-breaking outcomes in enrollment and student success in the fall semester. For additional information, please visit our website.
Department/College Background
SMSS faculty have active research programs in pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education with over 40 tenured/tenure-track faculty, over 100 graduate students and over 350 undergraduate students. The School offers multiple graduate and undergraduate degrees in mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. Starting in Fall 2021 the SMSS is offering a Ph.D. program in Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications. This program is designed to bridge mathematics and statistics with interdisciplinary areas. Excellent opportunities exist for collaborations with colleagues in several colleges and departments across the university, including the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, College of Health Professions, College of Sciences, College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Business and Entrepreneurship. SMSS faculty closely collaborate with the South Texas Institute of Diabetes and Obesity (Edinburg), Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance (Edinburg), and the University of Texas School of Public Health (Brownsville).
We welcome applications from individuals who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s teaching, research, and service mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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