Assistant Professor
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Mathematics Department at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position, beginning August 25, 2008, and contingent upon availability of funding. The department seeks foremost engaging teachers and scholars who can inspire and mentor undergraduate students with varying career goals. While applications from all areas of the mathematical sciences are encouraged, the department is particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals working in the areas of analysis, applied mathematics, combinatorics, graph theory, mathematics education, or probability/mathematical statistics.
Description/Primary Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Teach both introductory and advanced courses (three classes, averaging 12 hours per semester, with two preparations); maintain a productive program of research in the mathematical sciences; contribute to departmental, college, and university service activities.
Qualifications (minimum and desirable): Doctorate in the mathematical sciences (by August 28, 2008); evidence of successful college/university teaching; experience or interest in directing students on undergraduate research/independent study projects is desirable.
APPOINTMENT
Starting Date: August 25, 2008
Competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits and insurance programs
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Refer to Recruitment Number "09MTH01" when applying for or inquiring about this position.
Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a letter of application, AMS Coversheet (which can be found at http://www.ams.org/coversheet), curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, statements on teaching and research, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation (at least one commenting on teaching) sent to:
Bruce Riley
Mathematics Department
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI 54601
Application Deadline: Review of complete applications will begin on December 3, 2007, and will continue until the positions are filled. The department will be represented at the Mathematical Sciences Employment Center during the Joint Mathematics Meetings in San Diego, January 6-9, 2008; consequently, applicants are encouraged to complete their applications by December 3, 2007 so that the files can be reviewed in advance of the Meetings.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Information about UW-La Crosse: The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year campuses in the University of Wisconsin System. It offers a wide array of undergraduate programs in business, education, the sciences, the arts, health science, recreation, physical education, and liberal studies as well as a variety of graduate programs. About 9,000 students attend classes on the compact, 119-acre campus.
La Crosse (pop. 51,000) is set among scenic bluffs along the winding Mississippi River at the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. With Minneapolis 2 1/2 hours to the northwest and Madison, Wisconsin, 2 hours to the southeast, La Crosse enjoys small-town charm with larger city benefits. Densely-wooded coulees (gorges between bluffs), three rivers, and lush marsh provide prime locales for running, skiing, hunting, fishing, skating, boating, camping, biking and other outdoor pursuits.
For more information about UW-La Crosse: http://www.uwlax.edu
