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Assistant Professor in Applied and Computational Mathematics

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Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor in Applied and Computational Mathematics
Anticipated start: 7/1/2022

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 July 1, 2022. The desired specialties include the modeling of fluids, optimization, machine learning, 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 and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is required. The successful candidate will have made major contributions beyond the doctoral dissertation.

People from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

To apply: go to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01521 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 March 25, 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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A PhD in Mathematics and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is required. The successful candidate will have made major contributions beyond the doctoral dissertation.

Preferred qualifications

Contributions to promote diversity

Application Requirements

Document 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.

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

  • Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 4-6 letters of reference required

Please provide the contact information for a minimum of four references. The Search Committee will request the confidential reference letters via AP Recruit as part of your application.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01521

Help contact: guadalupe.figueroa@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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

Job location

Riverside, CA