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Job Title Faculty in Applied Mathematics (Tenure Track/Tenured)

Department MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS

Position Number F0338A1

Job Description

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Old Dominion University invites applications for a position specializing in Applied Mathematics to begin in Fall 2025. We are especially looking for faculty whose research is in an area of applied mathematics that complements and enhances the existing research groups in applied mathematics are especially encouraged to apply. This is an open rank (at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank), annual 10-month tenure track/tenured appointment, with initial rank commensurate with experience.

The position carries a teaching load of 2 courses/semester, with a reduced course load during the first two years to support the establishment of a strong research program. In addition to teaching, the appointee will actively pursue external research grants and supervise Ph.D. student research. Undergraduate research supervision and interdisciplinary research collaboration with other researchers at ODU or with external partners are also encouraged.

Candidates applying for a senior faculty appointment (Associate or Full Professor) will also play a leadership role in the department, including mentoring junior faculty, as part of their duties and responsibilities.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics or a related discipline. Candidates who provide evidence that their Ph.D. will be conferred by July 25, 2025 will be considered for an Assistant Professor position.

Candidates applying for a tenured position must have previously earned tenure and have a research record sufficient to warrant the award of tenure at ODU , a Carnegie R1 institution.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Preferred Qualifications

+ A strong publication record in respected journals, conferences, research program that complements and expands that of current faculty within the Department of Mathematics & Statistics.

+ A history of successful funding.

+ Experience in grant proposal writing.

+ Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Experience mentoring students and faculty is highly preferred for candidates applying for senior faculty appointments.

Conditions of Employment

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 12/05/2024

Application Review Date 01/02/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

Interested individuals should apply electronically at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22166 (https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/19971) and submit:

+ A cover letter of application.

+ A curriculum vitae.

+ A statement of research.

+ A statement of teaching.

+ Unofficial graduate transcripts.

+ Contact information for three references

Review of the applications will begin on January 2, 2025, and the position will remain open until the position is filled.

Telework Friendly No

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

About the Department

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Old Dominion University currently has 24 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 19 teaching faculty, and several adjunct faculty. Opportunities exist for collaboration and interaction with faculty members in the Department, other Departments of The College of Sciences and the University, ODU’s Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center ( VMASC ) and at nearby institutions: the National Institute of Aerospace ( NIA ); the NASA Langley Research Center; and the Jefferson Laboratory. Further information regarding the Department may be obtained at http://odu.edu/math/.The Department receives substantial state support and peer-reviewed research grant support, from NSF , NASA , NIH , NIA , DoD, VDEQ , VSGC and other agencies. It is also supported by endowment funds.

The Department has robust undergraduate and graduate programs: a B.S. degree program in Mathematics with more than 170 undergraduate majors; and M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Computational and Applied Mathematics with options in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Biostatistics, and Big Data Analytics with approximately 40 graduate students.

Old Dominion University and the College of Sciences (odu.edu/sci) are committed to inclusive excellence, recognizing that diversity enhances and enriches our educational mission, employment experience, and community engagement. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)

+ Higheredjobs.com

+ DiverseJobs.com

+ InsightIntoDiversity.com

+ Jobs.Virginia.gov

+ Old Dominion University website

+ Virginia Pilot (website or print)

+ Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)

+ Academic Keys

+ Other

+ If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Teaching Philosophy

+ Statement of Research Interests

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents

+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 1

+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 2

+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 3