Assistant Professor in Applied and Computational Mathematics
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Professor in Applied and Computational MathematicsApplication Window
Open September 1, 2022 through Friday, Jun 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position description
Assistant Professor in Applied and Computational Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Applied and Computational Mathematics, beginning on July 1, 2023. The desired specialties include the modeling of fluids, optimization, machine learning, multi-scale mathematical modeling, computational scientific problem solving, and computational methods for nonlinear partial differential equations. This academic-year position is intended for the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor.
Responsibilities of the position include research, graduate and undergraduate teaching and departmental, university, and professional service. Established criteria of the University of California will determine the salary and the level of appointment.
A Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is required. The successful candidate will have made major contributions beyond the doctoral dissertation.
Preferred qualifications include contributions to promote diversity.
People from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
To apply: go to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01620 and submit
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching, and (optionally) copies of teaching evaluations.
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
• Letters of Reference – Applicants should provide 3 letters on research and one additional letter of recommendation on teaching.
Evaluation of applications will begin on November 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications before the above date.
For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Mark Alber, Department of Mathematics: malber@ucr.edu. For inquiries regarding the application process, please contact Guadalupe Figueroa, Academic Personnel, at guadalupe.figueroa@ucr.edu.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes
substantial peer input.
Department: https://mathdept.ucr.edu/
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is required. The successful candidate will have made major contributions beyond the doctoral dissertation.
Contributions to promote diversity
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
- 4-7 letters of reference required
Please provide the contact information for a minimum of three references on research and one additional letter on teaching. The Search Committee will request the confidential reference letters via AP Recruit as part of your application.
Help contact: ashley.lawson@ucr.edu
Campus Information
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19). All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.