Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Mathematics - 318900

Posting Open Date:

09/25/2024

Application Deadline:

01/31/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Assistant Professor

Appointment Type:

Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005253

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The department seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to its commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. Because of the importance of advancing a broadly diverse educational environment, applicants may include in their cover letter information about how they will further this objective.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The department seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to its goals. The mission of the Department of Mathematics is to extend the frontiers of mathematical knowledge and the ways it is used in the real world, to disseminate that knowledge and train the next generation of teachers and researchers, as well as those choosing careers with industry or government. The Department is committed to building and nourishing interaction with other units across campus using mathematics, institutes and industries in the research triangle, across the state and the nation. The Department maintains a strong research program as well as a comprehensive educational program. An active, healthy research environment is essential for the training of graduate students and enlivens the teaching of undergraduate courses, bringing students into contact with new and relevant mathematics and creating a population with the necessary mathematical skills and appreciation, encouraging some to join the next generation of researchers and educators. The fundamental importance of education in mathematics is reflected in the General College curriculum's foundations and connections requirements in quantitative methods.

Position Summary:

The search is in the field of Analysis, broadly interpreted and including harmonic analysis, the analysis of partial differential equations, dynamical systems, geometric analysis, etc. Duties of this position will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, service, mentoring students, and continued strong and independent research.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

A Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Postdoctoral experience, outstanding research promise, and dedication to excellent teaching.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288691. In addition to the information requested by the UNC website, applicants should post the following at www.mathjobs.org: (1) the AMS Standard Cover Sheet (online form), (2) a separate cover letter, (3) a curriculum vitae, (4) a research statement that includes a description of current research and a plan for future research, (5) a statement of teaching credentials and goals, and (6) four letters of recommendation: three research letters and one letter addressing teaching. Note that candidates must apply at both the UNC website and MathJobs in order to be considered for the position. The UNC website will request a list of references. Letters of recommendation only need to be uploaded to MathJobs.

Applications received by October 22, 2024 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For further information on the Department, please visit our website at http://www.math.unc.edu or contact Professor Yaiza Canzani at canzani@email.unc.edu.

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