Visiting Assistant Professor Mathematics - Gainesville, United States - University of Florida
Description
Visiting Assistant Professor
JOB NO:
530518
WORK TYPE:
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Education/Training/Instructional Design, Physical/Mathematical Sciences
DEPARTMENT:
LS-MATHEMATICS
Classification Title:
Assistant Professor
Job Description:
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Florida invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position, beginning August 16, 2024. The area of specialization is open, but special attention will be given to applicants whose research interests overlap with current faculty. The teaching assignment is 4 courses per year, 2 courses in the fall semester and 2 courses in the spring semester, and may include lower division course assignments (calculus, etc.). Participation in the department's research activities is expected. A Ph.D. in the mathematical sciences or the equivalent is required. Candidates with strong promise in research and teaching are encouraged to apply.
The University of Florida is ranked among the top public universities in the United States and serves as a flagship of the State University System of Florida. UF ranked the Number 1 public university in the United States by Wall Street Journal in its "2024 Best Colleges in the U.S." report. The Department of Mathematics is committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions, including ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. The university and greater Gainesville community enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
Over the past few years the University has made significant investments in faculty and infrastructure, adding hundreds of new faculty lines and upgrading classroom and laboratory facilities. The University is home to HiPerGator, one of the most powerful high-performance computers at a US public university ), and recently added the new AI NVIDIA GPU SuperPod ) in support of the AI initiative, which aims to expand the role of AI in higher education and research ). All mathematics faculty and graduate students have access to HiPerGator computing through the Center for Applied Mathematics.
Advertised Salary:
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
Employment Benefits include:
Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.
Minimum Requirements:
A Ph.D. degree in Mathematics or a closely related field is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in Mathematics by the start date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Open until filled