Job Description

Job Summary
The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computational Mathematics.

This position will engage in teaching, research and service in the Department of Mathematics. The area of research is Computational Mathematics with connections to Data Science. The successful candidate will participate in the fostering of Data Science and research computing in the College of Science and OSU.

Tenure stream faculty in the College of Science and the Department of Mathematics are expected to demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, advising and other institutional activities; achievement in scholarship and creative activity that establishes the individual as a significant contributor to the field or profession; and an appropriate balance of institutional and professional service. All professorial positions are expected to make significant contributions to undergraduate and graduate education.

OSU has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, inclusive excellence, and community. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community. All employees are responsible for helping to maintain and enhance OSU’s collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity.

The College of Science is deeply committed to upholding the values of anti-racism, diversity, justice and equity — cornerstones of institutional and scientific excellence. Through our rich collection of people, ideas and perspectives, we engage in a healthy, constructive dialogue to learn, inform our research and make discoveries. Our Diversity Action Plan (https://science.oregonstate.edu/diversity-plan) informs our work to ensure all have equitable access to succeed in science, work to dismantle systems of oppression, embed equity in everything we do and create a climate of
trust, understanding and inclusion.”

The Mathematics Department is a research-active department with a commitment to providing equitable access to quality learning and career development at all levels. We are devoted to creating and promoting knowledge in mathematics and preparing all students with mathematical literacy to succeed in today’s world.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
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• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
All COS employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups. For further explanation of CoS vision and principles, please see information on the CoS Diversity Action Plan: https://science.oregonstate.edu/diversity-plan

Specific activities
A. Teaching, Advising, and Other Instructional Activities (55% of effort):
Teach 4.5 quarter courses in mathematics per academic year at the undergraduate or graduate level, with 4 and 5 courses taught in alternate years,
Contribute to general or specialty seminars in the department,
During the first two years of service, the teaching load may be reduced.

Advising and other instructional activities
Advise graduate students and participate on M.S. and Ph.D. graduate committees,
Advise undergraduate students in their academic programs, research, and career directions as assigned,
Supervise teaching assistants if appropriate,
Mentor and support students in research projects, internships, or seminars and in the writing and publication of their results,
Participate in course and degree assessment and curricular and instructional development.

B. Scholarship and Creative Activity (35% of effort):
Develop a program of research and scholarship in Computational Mathematics with connections to Data Science that is recognized at the national and international level and supports strategic research areas of the College of Science and OSU.
Disseminate the research results by publication in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, presentations at professional meetings, and by other means appropriate for the discipline,
Seek extramural funding for travel, summer salary, graduate and undergraduate research assistant support, computing equipment and other research related costs.

C. Service (10% of effort):
Service on departmental and college or university committees- as assigned
Service to the profession such as refereeing, editing, committee work, organizing conference or sessions, and similar activities,
Service to the public through presentations or outreach programs as appropriate,
Maintain an appropriate balance between service to the institution and to the profession.
What You Will Need
PhD in Mathematics, or closely related field, by start date.
Research activity in the area of Computational Mathematics with connections to Data Science.
Demonstrated ability or significant potential to develop, conduct and disseminate high-quality research.
Demonstrated ability or significant potential for teaching excellence and commitment to equitable student success which can benefit the graduate and undergraduate programs in Mathematics and Data Science at OSU.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
Demonstrated teaching experience at the University level in Mathematics, including experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives.
Demonstrated ability or significant potential for obtaining external funding for research and student support.
One or more years of postdoctoral experience.
Demonstrated ability or significant potential for outreach and engagement with the general public.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in diverse environments.
Demonstrated research interest in one or more of the following areas: climate science and related solutions, clean energy technology and related solutions, robotics, and integrated health and biotechnology
Demonstrated interest in collaborative efforts in research.
Demonstrated interest in curriculum and educational issues in data science or statistics.