UCR Mathematics Faculty Recruitment
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Pure Math Positions
Assistant Professor in Topology
The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Riverside invites
applications for an Assistant Professor position in topology, beginning on July 1, 2023. This academic-year position is intended for the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor.
Responsibilities of the position include research, graduate and undergraduate teaching and departmental, university, and professional service. Established criteria of the University of California will determine the salary and the level of appointment.
A Ph.D. in Mathematics and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is required. The successful candidate will have made major contributions to topology beyond the doctoral dissertation. Applicants specializing in all areas of topology will be considered.
Preferred qualifications include contributions to promote diversity.
People from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
To apply go to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01621 and submit:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching, and (optionally) copies of teaching evaluations.
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
• Letters of Reference – Applicants should provide 3 letters on research and one additional letter of recommendation on teaching.
Evaluation of applications will begin on November 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications before the above date.
For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Yat Sun Poon, Department of Mathematics: ypoon@ucr.edu. For inquiries regarding the application process, please contact Guadalupe Figueroa, Academic Personnel, at guadalupe.figueroa@ucr.edu.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for applicable deadlines. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19). All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Applied Math Positions
Assistant Professor Applied and Computational Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Riverside invites
applications for an Assistant Professor position in Applied and Computational Mathematics, beginning on July 1, 2023. The desired specialties include the modeling of fluids, optimization, machine learning, multi-scale mathematical modeling, computational scientific problem solving, and computational methods for nonlinear partial differential equations. This academic-year position is intended for the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor.
Responsibilities of the position include research, graduate and undergraduate teaching and departmental, university, and professional service. Established criteria of the University of California will determine the salary and the level of appointment.
A Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is required. The successful candidate will have made major contributions beyond the doctoral dissertation.
Preferred qualifications include contributions to promote diversity.
People from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
To apply go to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01620 and submit:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching, and (optionally) copies of teaching evaluations.
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
• Letters of Reference – Applicants should provide 3 letters on research and one additional letter of recommendation on teaching.
Evaluation of applications will begin on November 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications before the above date.
For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Mark Alber, Department of Mathematics: malber@ucr.edu. For inquiries regarding the application process, please contact Guadalupe Figueroa, Academic Personnel, at guadalupe.figueroa@ucr.edu.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for applicable deadlines. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19). All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Visiting Assistant Professors
Applications are invited for multiple Visiting Assistant Professor positions for the academic year 2023-2024 (the number of positions is contingent upon available funding). The positions are open to applicants from all research areas in Pure and Applied Mathematics. A PhD in Mathematics or PhD in Applied Mathematics is required by the starting time of the appointment. Preference is given to candidates with strong research synergy with existing programs. The teaching load is two courses per quarter, for a total of six quarterly courses per year. Each quarter is approximately 11 weeks. In addition to teaching, the applicants will be responsible for attending advanced seminars and working on research projects.
This is initially a one-year appointment and is renewable for up to a third year term. If a decision for reappointment is made, it will be based on an assessment of the candidate’s demonstrated competence in research, teaching and other assigned duties that may include University and community service. Course evaluations and student comments are considered. Other evidence of teaching excellence may also be considered, if available.
Applicants should log on to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01674 to submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching, Statement of Contributions to Diversity, a list of publications, recent official teaching evaluations, and a minimum of 4 letters of recommendation. One of the letters must address the applicant's teaching explicitly.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Inquiries about the position (not applications) can be sent to psamuels@ucr.edu. For inquiries regarding the application process, please contact Ashley Lawson Academic Personnel.
Review of applications will commence on January 3, 2023, and proceed until position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications by the above date.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19). All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.