[Job-offers-cs] Tenured/Tenure-track faculty position opening at UMBC

[Pekka Orponen]

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of 
Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has an opening for a tenure track 
faculty position in Applied Mathematics, starting from August 2024. The 
appointment is 9 months per year. Candidates should have finished their 
PhD in applied mathematics (or a related field) before their appointment 
start date, and show promise for a career in research and teaching. A 
successful candidate should have a strong background in applied and/or 
computational mathematics, conduct independent research and possess 
research synergy with current faculty members, and teach courses in the 
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, UMBC. We welcome strong 
applications from candidates in all areas of applied mathematics, with 
priority given to candidates with expertise in optimization/data 
science. A commitment to securing external funding is expected. 
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is committed to the UMBC 
and departmental mission of inclusion. We are particularly interested in 
candidates who demonstrate an active commitment to inclusion of 
underserved and/or underrepresented populations in research, teaching, 
leadership, and/or service.

Applicants should submit (a) a curriculum vitae that includes 
publications; (b) a description of research interests and research 
plans; (c) a brief teaching statement; (d) a statement of commitment to 
diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in higher education; and (e) 
have at least three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf.

Applicants should apply using the Interfolio system: 
apply.interfolio.com/136015 <https://apply.interfolio.com/136015>.
*Applications submitted by December 7th, 2023 will be given full 
consideration, although **applications will continue to be reviewed 
until the position is filled. Early application is **encouraged.*
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UMBC is a Carnegie classified R1 institution, as well as an MSI (a 
Minority Serving Institution, as classified by the US Dept. of the 
Interior), in Baltimore County, Maryland. The campus is 15 minutes by 
car from Baltimore City, and 45 minutes from the Washington D.C. metro 
area. UMBC has both Applied Mathematics and Statistics PhD and masters 
programs which serve the greater Baltimore-Washington region. The 
Department of Mathematics and Statistics has active research areas 
across applied mathematics and statistics. UMBC and the Department of 
Mathematics and Statistics are dedicated to creating an 
inclusive, collegial environment where all faculty members can achieve 
excellence. UMBC is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional 
Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic 
careers. Thus, candidates from diverse backgrounds, including women, 
minorities, individuals with disabilities and other traditionally 
under-represented groups in the sciences, are strongly encouraged to 
apply. Interest and experience in working with a diverse student 
and faculty population is valued. The Department of Mathematics and 
Statistics has close ties with the nationally-acclaimed Meyerhoff 
Scholars Program. Our faculty members have taught in the Meyerhoff 
summer bridge program for decades. Several faculty members actively 
participate in the Women in Science and Engineering group, as well as 
the Advanced Leadership Cohort program. Information on faculty diversity 
initiatives and faculty groups is available at: 
http://facultydiversity.umbc.edu. UMBC is an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As an institution that receives 
federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does 
not discriminate on the basis of sex. Information about Title IX and 
contact information for the Title IX Coordinator is available at: 
https://oei.umbc.edu/.

For further information, inquiries can be directed to the co-chairs of 
the search committee:
Hye-Won Kang: hwkang at umbc.edu
Bedrich Sousedik: sousedik at umbc.edu
Mathematics and Statistics Homepage: https://mathstat.umbc.edu/


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Andrei Draganescu
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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