Assistant or Associate Professor of Mathematics

Assistant or Associate Professor of Mathematics

Denison University

The Denison University Department of Mathematics invites applications for two tenure-track positions starting Fall 2023 in statistics or applied mathematics (e.g. data science, differential equations, financial mathematics, modeling, numerical analysis, numerical linear algebra, operations research). Applicants should have a Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, or a related field by the time of appointment. Rank is negotiable based on prior experience. The Department offers a minor in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, a BA in Mathematics, and a BS in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. 

In their cover letter, candidates should address their experience interacting with and mentoring undergraduate students, as well their continuing research agenda. Candidates also should speak to their ability to contribute to key components of Denison's mission “... to inspire and educate our students to become autonomous thinkers, discerning moral agents and active citizens of a democratic society.”

Denison University is one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges with about 2,300 undergraduates and 224 full time faculty. It is a vibrant and diverse residential campus with 21% domestic students of color, 16% international students, 15% first generation students. These students come from 48 U.S. states and 72 countries. Denison is located less than 30 minutes away from Columbus, the country's 14th largest city with more than 2 million people. (https://denison.edu/campus/about/fast-facts) The College and the Department are committed to an inclusive and welcoming community for its students, faculty, and staff. We are especially interested in applicants that can successfully work with groups that have been historically marginalized in higher education. 

The Department of Mathematics offers an innovative variety of pure and applied courses, while contributing to interdisciplinary programs at Denison such as Data Analytics, Global Commerce, Global Health, and Financial Economics. We engage our students in a myriad of ways ranging from department-sponsored social events to internally funded undergraduate research. We are also committed to mentoring our faculty to be exceptional teachers, scholars, and colleagues.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Those received on or before October 10, 2022 will receive full consideration. Please apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/110936 and include:

• a cover letter addressing the above
• a CV
• a teaching statement
• a research statement
• three letters of recommendation, at least two of which address teaching

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at https://denison.edu/campus/denison-forward.

Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community and continue to operate our campus safely, Denison requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including a booster within the timeline guidance recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unless a Denison-authorized exemption is approved prior to the first date of employment.
 

For more information and resources regarding this policy as a condition of employment, please visit https://denison.edu/campus/covid19