Assistant Professor-Computational Mathematics in the College of Sciences/School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
Organisation Name: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Organisation Type:
City:
State: Texas
Country: United States
Job Description:
Faculty Title Assistant Professor
Job Class Code 10031
FLSA Exempt
Posting Number FRGV1220
Working Title Assistant Professor-Computational Mathematics in the College of Sciences/School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure Status Tenure Track
FTE 1
Scope of Job
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or a related field at the time of hire. Applicants must also have a research program with an emphasis on computation. Applicants must also have strong records or promise as undergraduate and graduate instructors with excellent communication skills.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Research experience in interdisciplinary areas; postdoctoral or industrial experience; experience with grant proposals; experience in teaching and mentoring a diverse student body and the ability to use modern technology and pedagogy to support teaching and learning are preferred. Applicants will be expected to contribute to our Ph.D. program in Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications.
License or Certification Required? No
Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date 09/01/2022
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964, the title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Diversity Statement
UTRGV is a Hispanic-serving Institution dedicated to student success and building a diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment. UTRGV has an NSF ADVANCE grant to increase the representation of women in STEM fields and to promote a positive, family friendly workplace for all faculty. We strongly encourage applications from women and minorities. Yo
Open Date 09/28/2021
Close Date
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.
Please Note: Required Documents
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. List of 3 References, with at least one teaching reference
3. Letter of Interest
4. Unofficial Transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended,
5. Research Statement,
6. Teaching Statement,
7. Diversity Statement,
8. Copies of at most 3 published or accepted representative research papers.
Please Note
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/30465
