Washington State University

Assistant  Professor in Discrete Mathematics

 

Notice of Vacancy

  Search # 4786

 

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:   The Department of Mathematics of Washington State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Discrete Mathematics at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must have, by August 16, 2008, a PhD. in mathematics or a related field.

 

This position will emphasize quality research, effective teaching, and the ability to build on existing strengths of the Mathematics Department or develop new areas.

 

Demonstrated understanding of how affirmative action and increased diversity among students, faculty, staff, and the curriculum strengthen the academic mission.

 

RANK/SALARY: This is a permanent, full-time (academic year), tenure-track position at Washington State University (WSU), Pullman, Washington.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with training and experience.

 

EFFECTIVE DATE:  August 16, 2008

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  1. Develop and maintain a vigorous research program supported by extramural funding.
  2. Train graduate students.
  3. Teach undergraduate courses and graduate courses in the department of mathematics.
  4. Participate in committee service at the department, college and/or university level.

 

 

UNIVERSITY:  Washington State University (WSU) is a comprehensive land-grant institution with campuses in Pullman, Spokane, and the Tri-Cities (Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick) and Vancouver. There are ten colleges and a graduate school. More than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students are served by the Pullman campus. WSU offers some 300 fields of study including more than 150 majors plus many minors, options and certificate programs. Bachelor’s degrees are available in all major areas, with master’s and doctoral degrees available in most. The University is one of the largest residential universities in the West. Pullman offers a friendly, small-town living environment. To learn more about the Pullman community, visit: http://www.pullmanchamber.com. The university’s web page (www.wsu.edu) offers information about WSU and the surrounding area.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Required: 

 

  1. An earned doctorate in mathematics or related field by August 16, 2008.

 

Preferred:

 

  1. Demonstrated record of research or potential for research in discrete mathematics.

 

  1. Ability to collaborate with present WSU faculty in mathematics and computer science.

 

  1. Ability to utilize research in applied areas such as cryptology.

 

  1. Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in combinatorics and graph theory.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 

Screening of application materials will begin November 9, 2007.

 

Send letter of application addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, statements of current and long-term research interests, teaching experience and philosophy, and arrange for three recommendation letters to be sent from people who can address your research potential, teaching and communication skills, to:

 

Discrete Mathematics Search

c/o Kay McAuley

Washington State University

Department of Mathematics

P.O. Box 643113

Pullman, WA 99164-3113

 

For information on the status of your application, please contact Kay McAuley at 509-335-8519, or kmcauley@math.wsu.edu.

 

Washington State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action educator and employer. Women, ethnic minorities, Vietnam-era or disabled veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only US citizens and lawfully authorized non-US citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Accommodations for applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act are available upon request.

 

Washington State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.