Faculty Positions Available
An Official Notice can be found here: Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Appointment Full-time, tenure-line position; begins Fall Term 2010.
Department Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Responsibilities
· Teach undergraduate mathematics courses including introductory and intermediate applied statistics, calculus, linear algebra, and upper-level courses.
· Preference will be given to candidates having the ability and interest in teaching upper-level courses such as probability, optimization, and mathematical modeling as well as lower-level statistics.
· Standard teaching assignment is three courses per semester.
· Other duties include continuation of professional development, supervision of undergraduate research projects, advising students, and participation in departmental and university governance.
Qualifications
· Ph.D. (ABD considered) in mathematics or a closely related field, and a commitment to undergraduate teaching and liberal arts education.
· Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests can incorporate or generate undergraduate research projects.
Compensation
- Rank: Assistant Professor
- Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
About Puget
Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national
liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48
states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright
scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials,
and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low
student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from
faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each
year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including
graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget
Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts
college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the
Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most
prestigious academic honorary society. Visit “About
Puget Sound” to learn more about the college.
Commitment to Diversity
Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. Please view the University Diversity Statement.
Application Deadline
Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials to be received no later than December 1, 2009 to ensure consideration.
How to Apply
To apply, submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching statement,
and three letters of reference to the address below. Please indicate whether you
will attend the Joint Mathematics Meetings in San Francisco. Note that
attendance at the meetings is not a requirement for consideration.
Mathematics Search - 1059
University of Puget Sound
1500 North Warner #1007
Tacoma, WA 98416-1007
Applications are received and acknowledged by Human Resources and then forwarded on to departments/search committees for review and finalist identification. Applicants will receive notification by mail once the search has been concluded.