Assistant Professor

Job Title: Assistant Professor
Location: Augusta University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 241894
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Job Summary Job ID# 241894Position # 20010272The Department of Mathematics at Augusta University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin in August 2022. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching and will be expected to establish an externally funded research program suitable for training both graduate and undergraduate students. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses, advanced undergraduate courses, and graduate courses which align with their areas of expertise. Our M.S. in Biological and Computational Mathematics admitted its first class in fall 2020 and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop new curriculum for that program and supervise graduate students in research. This is a nine-month appointment, with the possibility of summer employment.Department Marketing Statement

The Department, housed within the College of Science and Mathematics, is composed of 19 full-time faculty members with expertise across a broad spectrum of mathematical disciplines. We have a strong commitment to providing research opportunities to our students in addition to excellent instruction. Our M.S. in Biological and Computational Mathematics, while young, is growing and ambitious. We work closely with the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences in support of their undergraduate and graduate programs, including in their developing program in biomedical systems engineering. Furthermore, we are developing research ties with the Medical College of Georgia as we build a distinctive identity of applying mathematics to problems of human and public health.

Minimum Requirements Ph.D. in mathematics or strongly related area. Preferred Qualifications Post-doctoral and teaching experience, the start of a publication record. Expertise in Biomathematics, in particular modeling in areas relevant to human health such as autoimmune diseases, the effect of inflammation on different organs or organ systems, and particular pathologies, such as vision loss. Shift/Salary Academic rank, tenure status and salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.Shift/Salary Academic rank, tenure status and salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.Conditions of Employment All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review. For specific positions, the final candidate may be subject to a (pre-employment) physical, drug screen, and/or credit check.

The final candidate will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

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How To Apply Apply online at https://www.augusta.edu//hr/jobs/faculty/. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Open Positions for External Applicants.” Then, search for the position using the Keywords: Mathematics Faculty. Next click on Job Opening ID number: 241894, and attach a single pdf containing a cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, teaching philosophy, and a research statement. Applicants with degrees from an institution located outside the United States must provide an educational/credential evaluation. Candidates should arrange to have four letters of recommendation sent directly from each reference to Lisa Hoane [email protected] At least one letter should directly address the candidate’s classroom teaching. Review of applications will start immediately.Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.EEO Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.