Assistant Professor - Mathematics - 15077
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ATTENTION:
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for one full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 21, 2019.
JOB DETAILS:
The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in statistics and mathematics. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students, results in publications, and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate or ABD (with expectation of completion by August 21, 2019) in statistics or the mathematical sciences in any area related to statistics or actuarial science. (ABD candidates who do not complete their degree by August 21, 2019 will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2020 in advance of their first scheduled review.)
- A commitment to excellence in teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students, clear evidence of scholarly potential, commitment to working with diverse populations and serving as an active member of the university community, and effective oral and written communication skills are required.
- Ability to teach courses in the department’s Statistics and Actuarial Science emphases. Potential for interdisciplinary research and ability to promote undergraduate research.
- Responsibilities include teaching 12 undergraduate credits per semester from courses in statistics and mathematics. In addition to teaching duties, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of scholarly activity, and to participate in service activities including, but not limited to, advising students, committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels, program assessment, and curriculum development. Responsibilities also include a willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills as well as the ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
The UW-Whitewater Department of Mathematics is one of fourteen departments in the College of Letters and Sciences. The college offers nearly sixty majors and minors, as well as nine pre-professional programs. More information about the college can be found at http://www.uww.edu/cls.
The Department of Mathematics offers a mathematics major with emphases in statistics, actuarial science, applied mathematics, pure mathematics, and secondary education. More information regarding the programs offered can be found at http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/mathematics/#text. More information on the department, it’s faculty and students can be found at http://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/math.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.
UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.
SPECIAL NOTES:
UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by January 31, 2019 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Jacqui Palcic
Academic Department Associate
palcicj@uww.edu
262-472-1313
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Three Professional/Supervisory References
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Other: Research Statement
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