Assistant Professor

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg Invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in mathematics at the Assistant Professor level based at its St. Petersburg campus. The start date of the position is August 7th, 2025.

Minimum qualifications: The Department seeks accomplished candidates who can enhance our research and educational missions. The candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Mathematics or in a related area by the start date of the position. Successful candidates will have demonstrated potential for excellence in mathematics research and teaching, and a commitment to an inclusive environment and working with diverse communities.

Preferred qualifications:

• Major contributions beyond their doctoral research;
• While all areas of specializations are welcome, we are particularly interested in applications from candidates who complement and enhance our existing strengths in Applied Analysis or Probability theory, broadly defined, to include, for example, Non-commutative/Free Probability, Free Harmonic Analysis, and applications.
• Record of excellent teaching and demonstrate a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.

The department offers BA, BS, MA and Ph.D. programs. click http://math.usf.edu/ug/courses/ for more details. It is expected that all faculty be able to teach almost all of the core courses and some of the elective courses of the Pure and Applied mathematics program http://math.usf.edu/ug/ All faculty are expected to mentor graduate/undergraduate students.

Interdisciplinary research programs are strongly encouraged in the USF Mathematics and Statistics department. Our tenure and promotion process values collaborative research and teamwork, and many of the current faculty are engaged in collaborative research areas that include, but are not limited to Data Science, Cybersecurity, Medical Science, Marine Sciences, Nanotechnology, etc., within the college, and across the University. Opportunities to collaborate extend beyond the University. The department also exhibits research strength in fundamental areas of Mathematics and Statistics http://math.usf.edu/research/faculty/

The University of South Florida is a very high research activity institution holding the Carnegie R1 classification and as of 2023, AAU member institution. It is a pre-eminent university of the Florida State University System and the fastest rising American university over the past decade according to U.S. news and World Report. Therefore, All USF tenure-stream faculty are expected to maintain a very active research agenda.

To foster a strong research profile, the department is seeking to give the successful candidate at the earliest stage of his/her career the opportunity, resources, and support to establish innovative and impactful research careers. In particular, the successful candidate will receive substantial support for their research, including a reduced teaching load while on tenure track and a competitive start-up research fund.

USF St. Petersburg

Information for Applicants:

This position is subject to a Level One criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37941

Posting Date: 9/23/2024

Review of applications: The search committee will start to review the completed applications on October 30th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

How To Apply: It is mandatory that applications must be submitted on the USF career site: http://employment.usf.edu. Required documents must be submitted as a SINGLE document, to include Cover Letter, CV, a Statement of Teaching Philosophy, a Statement of Research, and evidence of successful research and teaching.

Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload the following Required Application Materials: All applicants must submit a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of planned research, 4) statement describing teaching experience and philosophy, and 4) three letters of recommendation; One of the letters must address the applicant's teaching experience and abilities.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching the required documents. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND CV, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE SINGLE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Jennifer Woroner at woronerj@usf.edu or by calling 727-873-4157.

Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

USF's Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Statement.

Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Work Location

Campus map and location overview: USF - St. Petersburg Campus

About USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF has earned widespread national recognition for its success graduating under-represented minority and limited-income students at rates equal to or higher than white and higher income students. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. For disability accommodations, contact Jennifer Woroner at woronerj@usf.edu or 727-873-4157, a minimum of five working days in advance.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.

For inquiries about the position, contact Dr. Hemant Pendharkar - pendharkar@usf.edu

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