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Assistant Professor of Applied and Computational Mathematics
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Professor of Applied and Computational MathematicsApplication Window
Open date: September 30, 2024
Most recent review date: Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Applied and Computational Mathematics, beginning on 1 July 2025. The desired specialties include Mathematical foundations of machine learning and data science, computational modeling of fluids, optimization, computational methods for nonlinear partial differential equations, and quantum computing. 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.
The UC salary consists of a base pay of $74,600 to $97,200 for Assistant Professors and additional off-scale to be commensurate with market value, qualifications and experiences. The off-scale portion of the salary will be maintained as long as satisfactory academic progress is made. Additionally, the off-scale will be maintained subject to market adjustments to the UC salary scale.
Basic qualifications for this position that must be met by the date of application include:
- 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.
Additional qualifications for this position that must be met by the date of hire include:
- The desired specialties include mathematical foundations of machine learning and data science, computational modeling of fluids, optimization, computational methods for nonlinear partial differential equations, and quantum computing.
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
- Contributions to promote diversity.
Advancement through the Assistant Professor 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.
To apply: submit the following items to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01979:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letters of Reference – at least three that address research and at least one that addresses teaching
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching
- Teaching Evaluations (optional)
- Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence.
Review of applications will commence on November 30, 2024 and proceed until position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications prior to the above date.
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Mark Alber, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Mathematics, at mark.alber@ucr.edu. For questions on application procedures and requirements, please contact Ms. Ashleigh Bennett, Academic Personnel, at ashleigh.bennett@ucr.edu.
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
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
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.
- 4 letters of reference required
Please provide the contact information for a minimum of three references. You will need to request the confidential reference letters via UC Recruit as part of your application.
• 3 letters of recommendation on Research and
• 1 additional letter of recommendation on Teaching
Help contact: ashleigh.bennett@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). 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 or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.