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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Mathematics (Tenure Track)

Employer
Clark University
Location
Worcester, MA

Job Details

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: 4381 (MA-Math Department)
Locations:: Worcester, MA
Posted:: Oct 11, 2022
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time - Exempt
Position ID:: 154357

About Clark University:


Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.


Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.



Job Description:



The Department of Mathematics at Clark University invites applications for an open rank position (TT assistant professor, TT or Tenured associate professor, Tenured full professor of mathematics), starting Fall 2023.


The successful candidate will have a record of significant research achievements adequate for the rank that they are applying for, in the broad areas of differential geometry, geometric analysis and their applications, demonstrated effectiveness at teaching at the university level, and a willingness to engage in departmental and professional service. Applicants for the TT assistant professor must have completed all requirements for a doctoral degree in Mathematics. Applicants for the tenured associate or full professor must have held tenure at another institution prior to joining Clark University.


The primary role of a faculty member at Clark encompasses maintaining an active research program, teaching, curriculum development, student advising, and university service. The Department of Mathematics values and promotes interdisciplinary collaborations and productive relationships with a variety of entities across the university. The teaching load for faculty engaged in research activities is 2-2.


The department faculty research fields are predominantly in the areas of geometry, analysis and probability. They are committed researchers and teachers, and actively collaborate with faculty at other institutions, including some in nearby Boston. The teaching environment consists of small and friendly undergraduate classes, in the setting of a small urban liberal arts research university. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Clark University has been a recognized leader in innovative research and education since its founding in 1887. The Department of Mathematics offers a robust undergraduate program and is working with a variety of departments at Clark to develop programs. Our students participate in original research, and many of our graduates have enrolled in distinguished academic institutions or were hired by leading private companies. Additional information on the department is available at https://www.clarku.edu/departments/mathematics/.


Review of applications will begin December 15, 2022.



Requirements:


Clark University currently requires all employees and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions will be made for medical or disability reasons or religious beliefs, and could be made, at the sole discretion of the University, for other well-documented reasons.



Additional Information:


Clark University embraces equal opportunity as a core value: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.


Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.



Application Instructions:


To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Apply to this position here.


Applicants should submit all application materials at http://www.mathjobs.org. The application should include a cover letter, a resume/CV, research and teaching statements and a statement addressing the applicant's contribution to diversity and inclusion. Three letters of recommendation should be sent electronically by the referees through mathjobs.org. At least one of the letters should address the applicant's teaching.


In recent years, Clark University has initiated major steps for infusing equity and inclusion across all aspects of the university. These include the improvement of student life on campus, and changes in the academic curriculum and in faculty and staff hiring. For details, see https://www.clarku.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-initiatives/.


Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.


A successful background check is required upon acceptance.


Organization

Working at Clark University
 

A relentless force for positive change

Founded in 1887, Clark University is a liberal arts-based research university committed to scholarship and inquiry that addresses social and human imperatives on a global basis. It is the place where Robert Goddard invented the modern rocket, where Sigmund Freud delivered his only lectures in the United States, and where current students stake their claim to the Clark motto, “Challenge Convention. Change Our World,” which is the rallying cry that inspires our community every day.

Located in the heart of New England — Worcester, Massachusetts — Clark University educates its approximately 2,200 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world, and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort.

A university on the cutting edge of higher education

Clark is a world-class research university that is small by design, giving students the rare opportunity to contribute to pioneering research projects and to benefit from hands-on experience, close collaboration with peers, and the individual mentorship of faculty.

LEEP (Liberal Education and Effective Practice) is Clark’s pioneering model of higher education,  compelling students to thrive in authentic world and workplace settings, and preparing them for lives and careers of consequence. Clark is the only university to make the development of “capacities of effective practice” an explicit learning requirement for its undergraduates. Critical to success in today’s world, these capacities include imagination, self-directedness, resilience, and the ability to manage diversity and uncertainty. A Clark education reflects a belief in the enduring value of liberal education, as well as the University’s efforts to more deeply attune students’ learning experiences to the profound changes underway in our economy, our society, and our democracy.

The Clark graduate experience reflects the importance of “engaged scholarship” — an innovative educational approach that connects students to the people and organizations intimately familiar with (and working to address) the issues they are passionate about, and that places a premium on effecting measurable outcomes.

Committed to research that advance knowledge and impacts society

The Clark University faculty is composed of world-renowned researchers who foster a culture of excellence in the next generation. At Clark, faculty and students are given the freedom and flexibility to pursue projects that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries.

The University’s focused areas of research excellence are backed by strong Ph.D. and master’s degree programs that engage graduate students from around the world in such areas as biology, chemistry, economics, geography, psychology, urban education, management, environmental science and policy, Holocaust and genocide studies, and international development and social change. Clark faculty, students, and staff continually develop new ways of thinking and acting that have a positive impact on the lives — and livelihoods — of people throughout the world.

Clark's research profile is enhanced by the presence of a variety of research institutes and centers that build on a foundation of interdisciplinary scholarship: the Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise, the George Perkins Marsh Institute, the Higgins School of Humanities, the Jacob Hiatt Center for Urban Education and the Strassler Family Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies.

Redefining our place in the world by immersing our community in it

Clark has redefined what it means to be a university in today’s interconnected world, forging robust partnerships with universities, educators, researchers, and business and community leaders at home and abroad, enabling its faculty and students to conduct in-depth research, work collaboratively to take on global concerns, and make a tangible difference. This diverse community of educators, researchers, and scholars challenge and inspire each other with their perspectives, insights, and determination. They are creative thinkers eager to defy conventional wisdom, devise inventive solutions to complex problems, and roll up their sleeves to get things done.

Clark itself plays a critical role in the health and well-being of its urban community, known as Main South, through the University Park Partnership — a national model for neighborhood revitalization. Working in tandem with the city of Worcester, Clark has been a change agent in the areas of housing and physical rehabilitation, education, economic development and social and recreational opportunities for residents. The University Park Campus School, which Clark operates in collaboration with the Worcester Public Schools, boasts an estimable record of high achievement and was recognized by President Barack Obama for its record of academic success.

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