Mathematics Faculty Position
The Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science invites applications for one of two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions in applied mathematics at the assistant or associate professor level. The appointment begins 1 August 2010. Each position requires a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field. We are particularly interested in applicants with background in numerical methods, modeling, operations research or statistics. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, including the ability to mentor undergraduates in capstone projects, and have an ongoing program of scholarly activity. The successful candidates will teach a wide variety of undergraduate courses. Faculty members are expected to participate in cadet development and professional citizenship duties, such as advising and committee work. Members of the faculty wear uniforms and adhere to military customs and courtesy although military experience is not required.
Applicants should submit a letter stating their professional goals and teaching interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests and a curriculum vitae. Materials must be submitted electronically at: https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/applicants/Central?quickFind=105572
In addition, three letters of recommendation, one of which must address teaching effectiveness, should be sent to:
Search Committee Chair
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA 24450
Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis, but those received before 1 December 2009 will be given priority.
The department plans to schedule interviews at the Joint Mathematics Meeting in San Francisco in January 2010.
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