Asst. Professor - Mathematics jobs in Madison, WI

The Department of Mathematics is seeking excellent candidates for a tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will create and maintain an impactful research program appropriate for a major research university and contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the Department of Mathematics. All areas of Mathematics will be considered.

The successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

The successful candidate, as a member of the College of Letters & Science, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college commitment to diversity among all aspects of their teaching, research, and service.

Standard teaching responsibility normally includes two courses in Mathematics per academic year. Courses taught will include undergraduate and graduate levels. A strong commitment to excellence in instruction is expected. Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is required.

Faculty are expected to create and maintain a vigorous research program with widespread visibility, and are encouraged to apply for extramural funding to support their research goals.

Service activities can include departmental or university committees, engagement with communities outside of the University, and service to the broader mathematical community.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit:

Required
PhD
PhD in Mathematics or related field required by start of appointment.

Candidates for tenure-track positions should exhibit evidence of outstanding research potential, normally including significant contributions to the field beyond the doctoral dissertation. Appointment at Associate or Full Professor with tenure requires evidence of excellence in scholarly research, teaching and service.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

AUGUST 19, 2024

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

The College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all of us - students, staff, and faculty - can thrive. Ours is a community in which we all are welcome. Most importantly, we strive to build a community in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging. There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones.

We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate and honor our diversity. In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up for each other.

To apply for the position, please visit . An application packet must include a completed AMS Standard Cover Sheet, a curriculum vitae which includes a publication list, and brief descriptions of research and teaching. Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application packets must be submitted electronically to .


Applicants must also arrange to have sent three or more letters of recommendation to the above URL. At least one letter must discuss the applicant's teaching experiences, capabilities, and potential. To ensure full consideration, application packets must be received by November 1, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

Women and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here:

Jean-Luc Thiffeault

608-263-4089
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See for further information.

Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS/MATH

Faculty

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