Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Faculty - Department of Mathematics, College of Innovation & Technology (Hybrid)

University of Michigan-Flint•Flint, MI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Innovation and Technology (CIT) is hiring for one or more tenure-track positions as an Assistant Professor in the Mathematics Department, specifically in the areas of statistics. The department offers undergraduate programs in Mathematics and Actuarial Mathematics, and undergraduate and graduate programs in Data Analytics. Successful candidates will teach courses in these fields (typically a teaching load of two 4-credit courses per semester), mentor students, develop new courses and/or programs, and establish a robust research program leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals and a strong potential for external grant funding. Candidates with experience with actuarial mathematics will be given extra consideration. Applicants should clearly indicate their field of expertise in their cover letter, and we strongly encourage applicants to highlight the potential for their research to interface with undergraduate students, community partnerships, and/or industrial applications. The College of Innovation & Technology (CIT) is growing and is in the midst of a significant faculty hiring initiative. An aim of the college is to continue to develop strong ties with regional industries, leading to applied research and experiential learning opportunities. Startup packages for the successful candidates include generous funding. The University of Michigan-Flint is a regional public university and one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. The College of Innovation & Technology is experiencing significant growth and is well positioned to expand and serve a population of students from the region and beyond.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field by the appointment date.
Exceptional promise in both research and teaching.
Appreciation of and commitment to working collaboratively with the faculty and student body.
A record of teaching excellence, including the potential to teach in face-to-face, online, and experiential learning settings.
A record of research and scholarly publications, including the potential for an externally-funded research program.

Nice To Haves

Experience with actuarial mathematics.
Highlight the potential for research to interface with undergraduate students, community partnerships, and/or industrial applications.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in mathematics, actuarial mathematics, and data analytics (typically a teaching load of two 4-credit courses per semester).
Mentor students.
Develop new courses and/or programs.
Establish a robust research program leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Secure external grant funding.
Generate and mentor undergraduate student research projects.
Further the goals of the department, college, and university through the design and implementation of courses and/or programs.