Orono, ME, 04469, USA
10 days ago
Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Two Fixed-Length Positions)
The University of Maine seeks to fill at least two three-year, assistant professor positions in mathematics. These fixed-length, academic-year positions are anticipated to begin September 1, 2025 and are not renewable. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Undergraduate teaching in mathematics and/or statistics. The regular teaching assignment is two courses per semester; in one semester during the second or third year this will be reduced to one course. The courses to be taught will usually be from the calculus sequence or other service material, but opportunity will be given to teach upper-level material at least once. + Maintaining an active research program. + Participating collegially in the life of the department. About the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (https://visitmaine.com/?gad\_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvvO7BhC-ARIsAGFyToWnqYuwjAJ\_zX8W-gqK6bIAUTca\_4X5lcBLsWSvJo-kRbJoe-pMR\_oaAp7QEALw\_wcB) . Qualifications: Required: + A Ph.D. in a relevant area is required by date of hire. + Demonstrated effective college-level teaching + Evidence of strong potential for research + Effective written and oral communication skills. Preferred: + Candidates whose research is in an area in which the department is presently active may be preferred, to promote collaboration and such mentoring as may be appropriate. We are especially interested in applicants who can contribute to the University of Maine’s commitment to an inclusive and diverse student body that includes first-generation and low-income students and those from groups that are under-represented in mathematics, such as women and minorities. Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below: 1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position. Preference may be given to candidates whose research is in an area in which the department is presently active, to promote collaboration and such mentoring as may be appropriate. Candidates should comprehensively address this in their cover letter. 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae 4.) teaching statement 5.) research statement Application materials must be submitted through www.mathjobs.org, where confidential letters of recommendation must also be uploaded. In addition, all materials other than the letters of reference must be submitted via Oracle Recruiting. Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on February 9, 2025. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.
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