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Mathematics Lecturer
Department of Mathematics
University of Kentucky

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applicants for a full-time Lecturer position to begin August 1, 2022. The selected candidate will be appointed to a nine-month, non-tenure eligible faculty position for an initial two-year period that has the potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years.

Lecturers are vital to the teaching mission of the Mathematics department. The Lecturer will teach primarily first year mathematics courses as well as some second- and third-year courses. Lecturers will normally teach three courses per semester and perform administrative duties associated with the lower-division mathematics program. Lecturers also develop the curriculum in our first-year service courses.

A Ph.D. degree in mathematics or closely related field by the time the appointment is required. Evidence of teaching excellence is valued as is experience or interest in teaching large classes or coordinating classes.

In order to be considered a candidate, applicants will need to complete the following two steps:

1. Submit your job market materials to MathJobs.Org. These materials should include: the standard AMS Cover Sheet for Academic Employment, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching experience and quantitative assessments of teaching, a statement on inclusion, diversity, and equity (described below) and at least three (3) letters of reference including letters addressing teaching and supervision of teaching. Evidence of experience or interest in teaching large classes or coordinating classes is valued. All application materials must be submitted online at: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/21673.

2. Complete an application within the University of Kentucky employment system by visiting https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/435140 and select “Apply for this job.”

As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environments for all (see https://dei.uky.edu). In one to two pages, applicants are asked to reflect on their commitments, approaches, and insights related to inclusion, diversity, and equity.

The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/our-benefits.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications submitted by January 9, 2023 will receive full consideration. Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. Peter Perry, Interim Chair of Mathematics: 859-257-3470 or peter.perry@uky.edu.

For more information about the Department, please visit http://www.math.uky.edu.

The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, African Americans, and all minorities.

 

Assistant Professor in Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
University of Kentucky

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for a full-time tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2023. A successful candidate is expected to pursue a vigorous research program and to deliver high quality teaching to both graduate and undergraduate students. We encourage candidates with research interests in topology. The Department will also consider applicants with other research interests that are compatible with those of the faculty.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in mathematics or a closely related field by the time the appointment begins and are expected to present evidence of excellence in research and teaching.

In order to be considered a candidate, applicants will need to complete the following two steps:

1. Submit your job market materials to MathJobs.org. These materials should include: the standard AMS Cover Sheet for Academic Employment, a curriculum vitae, a statement about current and future research, a statement on teaching experience and quantitative assessments of teaching, a statement on inclusion, diversity, and equity (described below), and at least three (3) letters of reference addressing the applicant’s research and one (1) letter of reference addressing the applicant’s teaching. All application materials must be submitted online at: www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/21166.

2. Complete an application within the University of Kentucky employment system by visiting https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/428321 and select “Apply for this job.”

As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all (see https://dei.uky.edu). For your statement on inclusion, diversity, and equity, in one to two pages, applicants are asked to reflect on their commitments, approaches, and insights related to inclusion, diversity, and equity.

The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/our-benefits.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications submitted by November 7, 2022 will receive full consideration. Questions about this search should be addressed to Peter Perry, Chair, Department of Mathematics, University of Kentucky (pperr0@uky.edu).

For more information about the department, please visit http://www.math.uky.edu.

The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, African Americans, and all minorities.

 

Teaching Postdoctoral Position in Mathematics

Applications are invited for a Teaching Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky beginning in Fall 2023. The successful candidate is expected to teach six courses per academic year, normally three courses during each semester. The teaching postdoc will receive formal and informal training regarding contemporary instructional methods, including classroom practices, assessment, and supervision of teaching assistants. Additional opportunities for professional development include seminars and workshops offered by both the Mathematics Department and the UK Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching. The initial appointment will be for one year and is expected to be renewed for an additional year, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

The position offers competitive salary and full benefits. Applicants should have at least a master’s degree in Mathematics or a closely related field; a Ph.D. degree in mathematics or a closely related field is strongly preferred. Candidates are expected to present evidence of excellence in teaching.

Applicants will need to submit job market materials to MathJobs.Org. These materials should include: the standard AMS Cover Sheet for Academic Employment, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching experience, quantitative assessments of teaching, a statement on inclusion, diversity, and equity (described below), and at least three (3) letters of reference including letters addressing teaching. Evidence of experience or interest in teaching large classes is valued. All application materials must be submitted online at www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/21138.

As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all (see http://www.uky.edu/sotu/diversity-and-inclusivity). For your statement on inclusion, diversity, and equity, in one to two pages, applicants are asked to reflect on their commitments, approaches, and insights related to inclusion, diversity, and equity.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications submitted by January 9, 2023, will receive full consideration.

For more information about the Department, please visit http://www.math.uky.edu.

The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, African Americans, and all minorities.