Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
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The Department of Mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for one tenuretrack Assistant Professor position in Data Science. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Mathematics and conducting research in their field.
We are a collaborative and interactive department. We pursue original investigations in Differential Geometry Partial Differential Equations Functional Analysis Mathematical Physics Algebraic Topology Algebraic Geometry and Algebraic Number Theory Combinatorics and Algorithms Category Theory Logic and its applications to Computer Science and several other areas of current mathematical development. The Mathematics Department is housed within the School of Arts & Sciences which is comprised of 28 academic departments the College of Arts and Sciences the Graduate Division and the College of Liberal and Professional Studies. Interdisciplinary research and collaboration are supported by the breadth and depth of academic pursuits at Penn as well as the proximity of resources on our contiguous green urban campus in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. We promote and encourage curiosity intellectual engagement and discovery among all our students and faculty. University School and departmental resources that support our efforts include but are not limited to: the Offices of the Vice Provost for Faculty and Vice Provost for Research PennGlobal Wellness at Penn the Center for Teaching and Learning the Penn Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships and Penn Human Resources.
The department offers an undergraduate major that provides students an understanding of the modern discipline of mathematics. More generally we teach hundreds of undergraduate students and sixty grad students each year. Our graduate students often go on to become postdocs and faculty in academic institutions and to work as applied research mathematicians for government agencies as industry scientists working in data analysis and as researchers in biotech companies. Our faculty also participate in crossdisciplinary undergraduate programs such as computer science physics systems and mechanical engineering and operations research and statistics in the business school.
We seekcandidates who share our strong commitment to research teaching and mentoring and to a scholarly community shaped by values of inclusive excellence. The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania is committed to cultivating and sustaining a community of students scholars researchers and staff that reflects the diversity of our world. We nurture working and learning environments that are affirming equitable and inclusive. As a community we are committed to thoughtful discussions and dynamic interactions as we strive for an environment where everyone is supported and valued. For information on the School of Arts and Sciences inclusion and antiracism initiatives please see: include:
Strong research potential
Capacity for teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels mentoring and supporting
The ability to direct graduate/undergraduate research
Candidates are required to have a PhD and expected to have some postdoctoral experience by the time of appointment which is July 1 2025.
The successful candidate will be expected to
o attract external funding
o contribute actively to the mission of the department
Application instructions/Required documents:
o CV
o Cover letter
o Personal statement(s):
Research
Teaching.
o Publication list
o 3 reference letters from mathematicians familiar with your work
o 1 additional letter discussing your teaching experience and ability.
Review of applications will begin on November 11 2024 and continue until the positions are filled.
Employment Type
Full Time
