System Identification Number:
6002142

Requisition Number:
0000216389

Posting Origination:
UNT

Department:
Mathematics (122000)

College/School:
College of Science http://cos.unt.edu

Rank/Title:
Assistant Professor

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Department of Mathematics and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas invite applications for a joint tenure-track assistant professor position.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in mathematics and its applications to computer science, with an active research program involving the application of mathematical methods to an area within computational science or data science. Examples include big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and visualization. The candidate must be able to stimulate an environment of interdisciplinarity, working with students and faculty from both departments.

With about 38,000 students, UNT is the largest university in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the 33rd largest in the nation. We offer 101 bachelor's degrees, 82 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees. UNT is a public research university and is the flagship of the UNT System. The Department of Mathematics has 34 faculty members and about 60 graduate students, and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering has 33 faculty members and about 220 graduate students. Both departments offer Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees. Further information may be found at http://www.math.unt.edu and https://computerscience.engineering.unt.edu.

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD in math, computer science, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:
A background in mathematics and its applications to computer science, with a research program involving the application of mathematical methods to an area within computational science or data science.

Area of Specialty:
Computational Science or Data Science

Position Type:
Faculty

Tenure Status:
Tenure Track

Appointment Basis:
9 Months

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Non-Tenured Appointment Term:
No Response

Closing Date:
Open Until Search Closed

Review of Applications Begins:
12-01-2018

Required Applicant Documents:
Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
Statement of Research Interests
Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please have at least three letters of recommendation uploaded to mathjobs.org.

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