Assistant Professor in Applied and Computational Mathematics
Organisation Name: University of California, Riverside
Organisation Type:
City: Riverside
State: CA
Country: United States
Job Description:
Position overview
Position title:
Assistant Professor in Applied and Computational Mathematics
Anticipated start:
7/1/2022
Application Window
Open January 28th, 2022 through Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position description
The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Applied and Computational Mathematics, beginning on July 1, 2022. The desired specialties include the modeling of fluids, optimization, machine learning, and computational methods for nonlinear partial differential equations. This academic-year position is intended for the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor.
Responsibilities of the position include research, graduate and undergraduate teaching and departmental, university and professional service. Established criteria of the University of California will determine the salary and the level of appointment.
A Ph.D. in Mathematics and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is required. The successful candidate will have made major contributions beyond the doctoral dissertation.
People from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
To apply: go to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01521 and submit
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching, and (optionally) copies of teaching evaluations.
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
• Letters of Reference – Applicants should provide 3 letters on research and one additional letter of recommendation on teaching.
Evaluation of applications will begin on March 25, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications before the above date.
For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Mark Alber, Department of Mathematics: malber@ucr.edu.. For inquiries regarding the application process, please contact Guadalupe Figueroa, Academic Personnel, at guadalupe.figueroa@ucr.edu.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A PhD in Mathematics and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is required. The successful candidate will have made major contributions beyond the doctoral dissertation.
Preferred qualifications
Contributions to promote diversity
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
Reference requirements
4-6 letters of reference required
Please provide the contact information for a minimum of four references. The Search Committee will request the confidential reference letters via AP Recruit as part of your application.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees must (a) provide proof of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment and provide proof of Full Vaccination no later than eight weeks after their first date of employment; or (b) if applicable, submit a request for Exception or Deferral no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
