Analysis Skills, College Level Faculty, Data Science, Graph Theory, Mathematics, Number Theory, Probability Theory, Stochastic Analysis, Training/Teaching
Posting Summary
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Posting Number
FAC00162PO24
Advertised Title
Assistant Professor in Probability Theory and Stochastic Analysis
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
CAS Mathematics
Advertised Salary Range
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
9 months
Work County
Richland
Tenure Information
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category
Faculty
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The faculty of the Department of Mathematics at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2025. The successful candidate is expected to: 1) teach mathematics courses at all levels, as well as probability theory courses at the graduate level; and 2) contribute to synergistically bridging important theoretical developments in probability theory and existing research areas in the Department, such as analysis, applied mathematics, graph theory, number theory, or data science; and 3) provide service to the academic unit.
Required Education and Experience
The position requires a Ph. D degree in Mathematics by the start date of employment, an outstanding research record, a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a demonstrated potential for excellence in both teaching and research. Expertise areas of interest include, but are not limited to, stochastic analysis, ergodic theory, random matrix theory, random graphs, and noncommutative probability.
Preferred Qualifications
The position requires a Ph. D degree in Mathematics by the start date of employment, an outstanding research record, a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a demonstrated potential for excellence in both teaching and research. Expertise areas of interest include, but are not limited to, stochastic analysis, ergodic theory, random matrix theory, random graphs, and noncommutative probability.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date
08/16/2025
Job Open Date
09/05/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applications must be submitted through both the University's online employment system
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Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, and (5) four reference letters, signed and on letterhead, with at least one reference letter addressing the applicant's teaching ability. The reference letters may be submitted via Mathjobs. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Please address inquiries to cooper@math.sc.edu.
This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
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