DescriptionTheDepartment of Mathematics at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)invites applications for two tenure-track positions effective August 2020.

 TheDepartment offers PhD and Master’s degrees, and has active research programs inRing Theory, Probability, and Applied Mathematics. Detailed information isavailable at https://www.uccs.edu/math/.

 Specialpreference will be given to applicants whose research interests lie in AppliedMathematics and Computation but applications from all areas compatible with theDepartment’s existing research programs will be considered. To be eligible, acandidate must have a PhD in Mathematics or a related field at the time ofappointment. Both positions require teaching at the undergraduate and graduatelevels, research, mentoring of graduate students, and service.

 Oneof the two positions is at the Assistant Professor level. The successfulcandidate must possess a strong research record and potential to secureexternal research funding. Preference will be given to candidates withpost-doctoral research experience and ability to teach graduate-levelcomputational mathematics courses.

 Theother position may be offered at the Associate Professor level based on thecandidate’s record and experience. To be considered at the Associate Professorlevel, the candidate must have several years of experience at the tenure-track(or tenured) level at a PhD-granting institution and an established researchprogram. The hiring will be contingent upon successfully going through thetenure process at UCCS at the earliest opportunity available after the offer isaccepted. Preference will be given to candidates with prior success inmentoring PhD students and attracting external research funds.

 Acomplete application must include a cover letter indicating the positionapplied for, the AMS Cover Sheet, a curriculum vitae, statements on researchand teaching, and four letters of recommendation; at least one letter shouldaddress the candidate’s teaching.

 Applicantsmust submit this material to https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs. In addition, theUniversity of Colorado requires applications (except the letters ofrecommendation) to be submitted through its employment website http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers; use theApply Online link on this page. The applicant’s references should submit theirletters online at https://www.mathjobs.org. Applicants who do not apply through both sites will not be eligible for theposition.

 

Positionis open until filled. Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2019.

 Totalcompensation includes salary plus health, retirement, and non-cashcompensation. Information on calculating total compensation can be found at: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125.

 UCCSis one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home toover 10,500 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students. UCCS is a dynamic andinnovative campus, and among the fastest growing universities in the state andis consistently ranked as one of the top Western regional universities by U.S.News & World Report and has earned recognition as one of the “GreatColleges to Work For” in 2018 by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

 ColoradoSprings, (pop. 500K+) is situated at the base of Pikes Peak, offers manyrecreational and cultural activities and was recently ranked by U.S. News &World Report as one of the top Best Places to Live in the U.S.

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 TheUniversity of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productivelearning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, weconduct background investigations for all prospective applicants beingconsidered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal historyrecord check and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle historycheck.

 UCCSis an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance withapplicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering anenvironment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Coloradodoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, nationalorigin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or politicalphilosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, andeducational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided uponrequest for with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at(719) 255-3372.

 TheImmigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employmenteligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day ofwork.

QualificationsMinimum requirements – Assistant Professor:

PhD in Mathematics or a related field at the time of appointment

An active research agenda

Preferred requirements – Assistant Professor:

• Possess a strong research record
• Potential to secure external research funding

Minimum requirements – Associate Professor:

PhD in Mathematics or a related field 

Several years of experience at the tenure-track (or tenured) level at a PhD-granting institution

An established research program

 Preferred requirements – Associate Professor:

• Prior success in mentoring PhD students
• Prior success attracting external research funds

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Colorado Springs
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Feb 27, 2020
Unposting Date: Ongoing