Mathematics and Statistics, Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics, Tenure Track

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title
Mathematics and Statistics, Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics, Tenure Track

Position Title
Mathematics and Statistics, Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics, Tenure Track

Position Number

Job Category
University Faculty

Job Type
Full-Time

FLSA Status
Exempt

Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Location Code
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS (02114A)

Department Name
MATHEMATICS

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No

Duties and Responsibilities

Loyola University Chicago ( LUC ), College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics and Statistics seeks qualified candidates for an Assistant Professor position in applied mathematics beginning Fall 2023. The successful candidate will be joining a department with some 40 full-time faculty members and more than 200 majors across seven undergraduate programs in mathematics, statistics and data science, and three master’s programs. For more information about the department, please visit its website at https://www.luc.edu/math/ .

Located on Chicago’s vibrantly multicultural North Side, LUC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and responsive community of faculty, students, and staff. As an urban-based Department we are dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from under-represented and under-served populations. We especially encourage applications from candidates from under-represented groups. We also encourage applications from scholars committed to interdisciplinarity and the successful pursuit of external grants.

The position requires teaching a range of math courses, from lower-level courses that serve non-science students to upper-level and graduate-level courses in mathematics and applied mathematics; developing and maintaining a quality research program; and providing service at the department, the university, and the scientific community level.

Qualifications

The candidate will have a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must show evidence of, or strong potential for, maintaining a research program in applied mathematics, with the potential for grant funding. Candidates whose research programs align with others in the department are particularly desirable. Additionally, the candidate will have demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education, including interest in inclusive teaching practices. The candidate also must be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education.

Physical Demands
None

Working Conditions
None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

The candidate will have a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must show evidence of, or strong potential for, maintaining a research program in applied mathematics, with the potential for grant funding. Candidates whose research programs align with others in the department are particularly desirable. Additionally, the candidate will have demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education, including interest in inclusive teaching practices. The candidate also must be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education.

Open Date
09/26/2022

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a letter of interest to https://www.careers.luc.edu . They should also provide evidence that attests to their research/teaching performance and experience, and the names and addresses of three individuals prepared to advise on their professional qualifications for this position. In addition, they should include a statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body through research, teaching, and other channels and engaging a diverse community through scholarship and service.

Additionally, applicants must submit all application materials, including letters of recommendation, to https://www.mathjobs.org . At least one of the letters should address teaching qualifications.


Please direct inquiries to:
Dr. Peter Tingley
Chairperson, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Loyola University Chicago
Email: ptingley@luc.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications received before November 15 will receive full consideration.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/22031

Job Number
8500225

Organizational Location
PROVOST

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/14/2023

Position End Date

Open Until Filled
Yes
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Statement
4. Inclusive Excellence Statement

Optional Documents

1. Research Statement
2. Writing Sample
3. Scholarly Publications
4. Teaching Evaluations
5. Other Document
6. Unofficial Transcripts
7. Multi Media
8. Resume

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).