Positions Available
1. Associate Professor of Mathematics
2. Lecturer Positions
3. Graduate Teaching Assistantships
4. Letter of Appointment (LOA) Positions
Associate Professor of Mathematics (Applied)
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications in Applied Mathematics for a tenure-track position at a senior level. We are seeking a dynamic individual with outstanding credentials in research and teaching, who will develop interdisciplinary research collaborations, attract external funding, and play an active role in our graduate programs. The contract will begin July 1, 2008 with a physical start date prior to August 18, 2008.
Priority will be given to candidates in the areas of dynamical/control/stochastic systems, partial differential equations, fluid mechanics, scientific computing and mathematical modeling. Outstanding candidates in other areas, including combinatorics, graph theory, game theory, computational statistics, and applied probability, are also encouraged to apply.
We expect to make an appointment at the Associate Professor level. A higher-level appointment may be possible for an exceptionally qualified individual.
The University of Nevada, Reno is a major teaching, research and land-grant university. With research that defines their fields, University of Nevada faculty last year received more than $130 million in external support for sponsored projects. We have over $300 million in brand new facilities, including a new student union and a state-of-the-art Knowledge Center (library). A new math and science building is also in the planning stage. There is a need for another applied mathematician at the University and excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary research, in collaboration with researchers in other units, including Desert Research Institute (e.g. computer science, biostatistics, psychology, medicine, hydrology, atmospheric science, engineering and environmental sciences).
The University of Nevada, Reno campus extends across 290 acres conveniently situated in Reno and just 30 miles from Lake Tahoe. Fishing, sailing, swimming, hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, golfing, camping and horseback riding activities are all exceptional and less than a half-hour away in the Sierra Nevada Mountains or surrounding desert lakes. Nevadans work hard to make you feel at home. This is a growing and diversifying community with its arms open wide. Inc. Magazine rated Reno as the '#1 Place to Do Business.' There are life-enriching opportunities for University employees and their families in every dimension. This is in a state that has no income tax, comparatively low property tax and excellent faculty tuition benefits for university employees and their dependents.
Minimum qualifications for the positions are:
1) PhD in mathematical sciences (including mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, operations research or other related field);
2) Research record suitable for an appointment at an associate professor level;
3) Record of excellence in teaching, which may include extent and variety of classroom teaching experience, student evaluation of instruction (if available), letters of reference, and results of oral interviews, including communication skills;
4) Potential for attracting external funding;
5) Interest in collaborative research.
Preferred qualifications:
Prior experience in graduate student supervision.
Research interests complementary to those of the applied math group.
Success in attracting external funding.
Experience in interdisciplinary collaborative research.
Interested applicants should submit their materials through www.unrsearch.com or through a combination of mathjobs.org and www.unrsearch.com. Please include an AMS cover sheet (http://www.ams.org/coversheet/), curriculum vitae, statement of research plans, and at least four reference letters sent directly through mathjobs.org or mailed to Applied Math Search, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV 89557-0084. One of the reference letters must address your teaching abilities. If you submit the materials through www.mathjobs.org, it is important that you also go to www.unrsearch.com to submit a CV and to complete your contact information and the optional Affirmative Action data form.
Review of applications will begin December 15, 2007. For full consideration your application should be complete by January 12, 2008. Please let us know if you will be available to meet with our representatives at the joint meetings in San Diego Jan 6-9, 2008.
Newly hired faculty must have their official transcript of their highest degree received sent by the degree granting institution(s) directly to University of Nevada, Reno Human Resources within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. Also, references will be verified for finalists in the application process.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students an employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation. The University of Nevada, Reno employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
For additional information please visit https://www.unrsearch.com.
Lecturer Positions
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Nevada, Reno (http://www.unr.edu/cos/math/) invites applications for two full-time permanent lecturer positions. We are seeking dynamic individuals with a Ph.D. degree in a mathematical science and outstanding credentials in teaching who are interested in a teaching career at a university.
Duties include teaching undergraduate courses, coordination of multi-section courses, participation in program assessment and mentoring of graduate student instructors. For one of the positions, potential to work effectively with the College of Education and enthusiasm for teaching courses for pre-service elementary school teachers is required.
Minimum qualifications for the positions are:
- PhD in a mathematical science (including mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, operations research or other related field)
- Record of excellence in teaching lower division courses, evidence of which may include extent and variety of classroom teaching experience, student evaluation of instruction, letters of reference, and results of oral interviews.
- For one of the positions, potential to work effectively with the College of Education and enthusiasm for teaching courses for elementary school teachers.
- Excellent communication skills.
Preferred qualifications for the positions are:
- Experience teaching large lectures of pre-calculus and calculus classes;
- Experience as a multi-section course coordinator;
- For one of the positions, expertise in teaching pedagogy and experience teaching courses designed for pre-service elementary school teachers.
The University of Nevada, Reno is a major teaching and research oriented land-grant university. The campus extends across 290 acres conveniently situated in Reno and just 30 miles from Lake Tahoe. Fishing, sailing, swimming, hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, golfing, camping and horseback riding are all exceptional and less than half an hour away in the Sierra Nevada Mountains or surrounding desert recreational areas. Inc. Magazine rated Reno as the “#1 Place to Do Business.” The state of Nevada has no income tax, comparatively low property tax and excellent faculty tuition benefits for university employees and their dependents.
Interested applicants should submit their materials through www.unrsearch.com or through www.mathjobs.org. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, evidence of excellence in teaching, and at least three reference letters. If you submit the materials through www.mathjobs.org, it is important that you also go to www.unrsearch.com to complete your contact information and the optional Affirmative Action data form.
Review of applications will begin March 3, 2007. Please indicate in your application if you would wish to be considered for a temporary position if one were to become available.
Newly hired faculty must have their official transcript of their highest degree received sent by the degree granting institution(s) directly to University of Nevada, Reno Human Resources within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. The contract will begin July 1, 2008 with a physical start date prior to August 18, 2008.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students an employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation. The University of Nevada, Reno employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Graduate Teaching Assistantships
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Nevada, Reno offers a Master of Science degree with an emphasis in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics. Teaching Assistantships pay $14,000 per academic year with tuition and fee waiver. In addition, graduate students are eligible for scholarship awards up to $4,000 on a competitive basis. Opportunities for additional earnings my be available for summer research and instruction.
To guarantee full consideration, the deadline for applications for the spring semester (in any year) is Nov. 1, and the deadline for the fall semester is March 1.
(These deadlines are flexible.)
Reno is a resort destination located at the foothills of the beautiful mountain range known as the Sierra Nevada less than an hour's drive from Lake Tahoe and world class ski resorts.
Direct inquiries to:
Graduate Committee
Department of Mathematics & Statistics (0084)
University of Nevada
Reno, NV 89557.
Or e-mail the Math and Stat Graduate Director.
Applicant pool for Letter of Appointment (LoA) Positions
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Nevada, Reno often needs part-time temporary Letter of Appointment teaching positions. Minimum qualifications are normally a masters degree in a mathematical science or related field, demonstrated excellence in teaching mathematics, and expertise in the subject matter of the courses to be taught. We are particularly interested in those on leave from other institutions who have strong research records compatible with the interests of continuing faculty in the department. Salaries begin at $815 per semester credit hour, but may be considerably higher depending on experience and qualifications. Applications will be kept in a pool for one year, after which they will expire. Positions may be filled at any time as needed from this pool. Send a letter of application, a resume, and the names and phone numbers of two references who can attest to your teaching ability to: LOA Pool, Mathematics Department /084, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557. AA/EOE.
Grading Positions
Download the application (PDF), please submit it to Cindy Greene in AB639.