Applied Mathematics - Assistant Professor
- Employer
- California State University - Fresno
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 17, 2021
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Job Details
California State University, Fresno
College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
http://fresnostate.edu/csm/
Title: Applied Mathematics
Rank: Assistant Professor
Status: Tenure Track
Start: Fall 2022 (August 2022)
The Position
Fresno State invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Mathematics beginning in Fall 2021 at the Assistant Professor rank. The successful candidate will generally: teach, supervise and advise undergraduate (B.S.) and graduate (M.S.) students; conduct research/scholarly activities (that lead to grants, presentations, and publications); and engage in service to the University and the community. Depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise, their teaching responsibilities will include various mathematics courses in the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Instruction and project advising of students in the Master of Science in Mathematics program is also expected.
Fresno State faculty have an expected teaching load of 24 units per year; however, new tenure track hires receive substantially reduced teaching schedules during their first two years to provide the time to establish their research program. After the first two years, the successful candidate will have opportunities to apply for course releases to focus on non-teaching activities. Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the background of the individual.
Our Students
California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Qualifications
Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.):
An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Applied Mathematics or closely related discipline. Candidates nearing completion of their doctorate (ABD) may be considered. However, for an appointment, the doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2022.
Required Experience:
Potential for successful teaching at Fresno State, as required by the position description. This can be demonstrated by, for example, (1) previous experience teaching mathematics courses at the undergraduate or graduate level, and/or (2) by discussing curriculum/teaching plans that would fit our institution and the position. Candidates should use their teaching statement to demonstrate that they have this required qualification.
Evidence of ability to conduct successful research related to applied mathematics. This can be demonstrated by, for example, (1) previous publication record, and/or (2) having a research plan for the next few years. Candidates should use their research statement to demonstrate that they have this required qualification.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Please tell us, at least, (1) how you think you would fit in a diverse environment, like Fresno State’s; and (2) what plans (and/or previous experience) you have in engaging students from typically underrepresented groups. Candidates should use their diversity statement to demonstrate that they have this required qualification.
Preferred Experience :
1.) Ability to teach master’s level courses in applied mathematics.
2.) Publication record in applied mathematics commensurate with experience and/or involvement in research in applied mathematics or related areas.
3.) Potential to successfully obtain external funding.
4.) Potential for interdisciplinary collaborations with other departments, universities, government entities, or industry.
Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin Monday, November 1, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration apply by this date. This position automatically closes on May 1, 2022. Apply online at: careers.fresnostate.edu .
Attach the following:
- Letter of interest, or cover letter, that specifically addresses the required and relevant preferred experience qualifications
- Current curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement/philosophy.
- Research statement.
- Statement addressing your commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Unofficial transcripts (Ph.D. and Masters if applicable).
- Three professional references, including one familiar with your teaching. Your references may be asked to submit current letters of recommendation.
Candidates invited for a visit will receive a request to send official transcripts by the provided deadline.
Committee Information:
Comlan de Souza
Department of Mathematics
College of Science and Mathematics
Email: csouza@csufresno.edu
About Fresno State
California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect, and ethical behavior, please visit: http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity The campus is ranked 24th in the nation by Washington Monthly ; ranked 3rd by U.S. News & World Report in graduation rate performance for public institutions; and, ranked 41st in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges .
Tenure-Track Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process. For additional information, please visit: www.fresnostate.edu/academics/facultyaffairs/procedures/facultyrtp/ . We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs.
About the Department
Our Department: With a commitment to the highest standards of teaching, the Department of Mathematics serves the University and the community by providing general education mathematics courses for all majors. In pursuit of its educational mission, the department offers the following programs: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (w/options Applied Mathematics; General Mathematics; Pure Mathematics; Statistics; Teaching; and Integrated Credential and a Master of Science in Mathematics).
Territorial Acknowledgement
The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.
Other Campus Information:
In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at www.fresnostate.edu/police/clery/index.shtml. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.
A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.
The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html.
California State University, Fresno is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html
California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status
Advertised: 07 Jun 2021 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 May 2022 Pacific Daylight Time
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California State University, Fresno is the intellectual heart of Central California, providing high quality undergraduate and graduate education.
Founded in 1911, Fresno State has evolved into a nationally acclaimed university with an impressive faculty who are educating future leaders and advancing world-class research.
Academic excellence is central to the mission of California State University, Fresno. Fresno State offers upwards of 60 undergraduate degrees, approximately 40 masters' degrees, and a handful of doctoral programs through 50-plus departments organized into eight academic schools and colleges.
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The university also attracts millions of dollars to fund critical research on topics ranging from air pollution to water conservation.
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As the sixth-largest city in the Golden State, Fresno is nestled in California's Central Valley which boasts a population of just over 1 million. The surrounding San Joaquin Valley is one of the richest agricultural areas in the world.
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With a deep connection to the land, there is little wonder that Fresno State is on the cutting edge of environmental awareness and sustainability. Parking shelters topped with photovoltaic solar panels generate about 20 percent of the university's base demand. Going 'green' is a priority at Fresno State. The campus farm gives students hands-on training in agriculture, from livestock to vineyards. Fresno State is the first university to establish a commercial winery on campus and the wines have won prestigious awards worldwide.
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