Job Information
University of Oregon Assistant Professor of Mathematics in Eugene, Oregon
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Job no: 532078
Work type: Faculty - Tenure Track
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Research/Scientific/Grants, Instruction, Math, Data Science
Department: Arts & Sciences, College of
Department: Department of Mathematics
Rank: Assistant Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month
Application Deadline
November 1, 2023; position open until filled.
Required Application Materials
Please apply online at:https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/22919, uploading the following materials:
1) Cover Letter
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) Research statement
4) Teaching statement
5) Publication List
6) DEI statement*
7) Four reference letters (three for research, and one for teaching)
*In your DEI statement, please describe your past or planned efforts for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging relative to curriculum and pedagogy, mentorship, and/or service related to this position.
Position Announcement
The University of Oregon’s Mathematics Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, to begin in fall 2024. Successful candidates will be working at the interface of mathematics with statistical inference, machine learning, and/or related areas of data science. They will have a record of research excellence, potential for excellent teaching, and a commitment to promoting an inclusive community. While this position will be in the Mathematics Department, we value the ability to interact with other units on campus, including (but not limited to) the School of Computer and Data Sciences, the Department of Biology, the Institute of Neuroscience, and the Knight Campus for Accelerating Academic Impact. We welcome applicants with a wide range of academic backgrounds.
Department or Program Summary
We are a diverse and growing department with a strength in pure mathematics, but also with a number of faculty members with interdisciplinary research programs. The department has a thriving Ph.D. program with approximately 65 graduate students, 32 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 8 postdocs, and 15 lecturers. We particularly welcome applications from scholars poised to support populations historically underrepresented in the academy, and/or who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Minimum Requirements
• Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, data science, biology, neuroscience, physics, or another related field.
About the University
The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a “very high research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 180,000 with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a mild climate, and a community engaged with environmental and social concerns. The Pacific Ocean, Cascade and Coast mountain ranges, deserts, forests, and many lakes are within an hour or two drive, as is the city of Portland.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttp://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112.
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Advertised: 11 Oct 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
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