Asst/Assoc Professor in Actuarial Science/Statistics, Math Education, Pure or Applied

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Position Details Title Asst/Assoc Professor in Actuarial Science/Statistics, Math Education, Pure or Applied Appointment Status Tenure Track Department IU Indianapolis Department of Mathematics – School of Science Location Indianapolis Position Summary FACULTY POSITION IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Searching at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Actuarial Science/Statistics, Math Education, Pure or Applied

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at IUPUI invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in actuarial science (statistics or statistics/probability with experience in actuarial science, financial mathematics, or related fields), mathematics education, pure or applied mathematics to begin on or before August 1, 2024. Responsibilities include teaching six courses over the first two years, with at least one course each term, and then four courses a year regularly, maintaining a strong research program, publishing the results of research, and the customary student advising and departmental and university service. The Department has a strong research faculty, many funded research projects and close collaboration with other departments within the School of Science and the IU School of Medicine.As one of the largest academic units on campus serving more than 13,000 students each year, the Department is central to the mission of IUPUI to advance the State of Indiana and the intellectual growth of its citizens to the highest levels. The appointment is intended to strengthen both research and our graduate programs, and enhance our undergraduate programs (actuarial sciences, mathematics education, pure, applied, and statistics). Current areas of research strength in the Department include mathematical physics and integrable systems, dynamical systems, operator algebras and non-commutative geometry, differential equations/geometry, mathematical neuroscience and biomathematics, scientific computing, statistics, and mathematics education.The School of Science at IUPUI is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. Additional information about the department and programs may be found at
Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned doctorate (at the time of appointment) in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related areas, a strong research program, and the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants at the Associate Professor rank will be expected to show an excellent track record of publications, evidence of the ability to engage in independent and/or collaborative (inter)disciplinary research, and existing funding or a high potential for receiving funding from the NSF, NIH or other top tier agencies or organizations. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active, externally funded research program.A complete application must include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements on research plans and teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. Screening of completed applications will begin on September 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.The IUPUI campus is located near downtown Indianapolis, a city that uniquely combines the cultural amenities of urban life with the residential qualities of smaller communities and is highly affordable. As the major center for industry and government within the state, Indianapolis has a wide variety of research and training sites.

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As the state’s premier urban research institution, IUPUI is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUPUI condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IUPUI.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Basic Qualifications Applicants must have an earned doctorate (at the time of appointment) in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or related areas, a strong research program, and the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants at the Associate Professor rank will be expected to show an excellent track record of publications, evidence of the ability to engage in independent and/or collaborative (inter)disciplinary research, and existing funding or a high potential for receiving funding from the NSF, NIH or other top tier agencies or organizations. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active, externally funded research program. Department Contact for Questions Fang Li
email: fali@iupui.edu

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Will be commensurate with experience and qualifications Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date 10/01/2023 Expected Start Date 08/01/2024 Posting Number IU-100477-2023