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MERCER UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO
COLBY COLLEGE
YORK UNIVERSITY (three ads)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL Distinguished Professor
HARVEY MUDD COLLEGE
PURDUE UNIVERSITY (Statisitics)
MIAMI UNIVERSITY MIDDLETOWN
NAZARETH COLLEGE
RANDOLPH-MACON COLLEGE
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY (Department Chair)
INSTITUTE FOR PURE AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS
BEREA COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SUMTER
HOOD COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FAYETTEVILLE
St. OLAF COLLEGE


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ST. OLAF COLLEGE

The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science seeks a mathematician with a demonstrated commitment to supporting a large and diverse undergraduate mathematics program. Responsibilities include teaching elementary, intermediate, and advanced mathematics courses and developing and maintaining a research program involving undergraduates. Applicants from fields related to algebra and analysis are particularly encouraged, but applications from all areas of pure mathematics will be considered. Appointment will be tenure-track at the Assistant Professor level beginning in September, 2008. Only on-line applications through mathjobs.org will be accepted. In addition, applicants must register with the Human Resources Office at https://jobs.stolaf.edu. Review of completed applications begins December 1, 2007.

A liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity in its students, faculty and staff.


UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FAYETTEVILLE

The University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The position is in Analysis, in the general areas of Several Complex Variables, Harmonic Analysis, and CR Geometry. The position requires 1) Ph.D. in Mathematics; 2) demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching.

For more information see http://math.uark.edu/2069.htm. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The selection process begins November 30, 2007; however, applications will continue to be accepted and considered after this date.


HOOD COLLEGE

Assistant Professor in Mathematics

Hood College invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Mathematics. The successful candidate is committed to teaching undergraduate mathematics in the context of a liberal arts college and will be comfortable using reform teaching methods and appropriate technology. Applicants must hold a doctorate in mathematics by the time of appointment. Visit www.hood.edu for a complete position description. Qualified candidates should send a letter of application addressing teaching interests and scholarship goals, together with curriculum vitae and at least three letters of recommendation (one addressing teaching effectiveness) to: Mathematics Search Committee, Department of Mathematics, Hood College, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701. Hood College is committed to diversity and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States. EOE


UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SUMTER

Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Tenure track appointment beginning Fall 2008) USC Sumter. A Ph.D. in Mathematics or Mathematics Education at time of appointment is required. The successful candidate is expected to teach 12 credit hours/semester of primarily freshman and sophomore courses; and will serve on college and university committees, have effective communication skills, and successful experience or willingness to work with diverse populations. Position expectations include excellence in teaching and commitment to continued scholarly and professional growth. Ability to teach introductory statistics is desirable. You may apply online for all job vacancies with the University of South Carolina. Access the USC Job Online Employment site at http://uscjobs.sc.edu submit an application letter (which should include philosophy of teaching and professional goals and interests), vita, three current letters of recommendation, copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, writing sample, and summaries of teaching evaluations or other evidence of excellence in teaching, teaching philosophy statement and research statement. Send materials to Dr. James E. Privett, Chair, Division of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering, USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road, Sumter SC 29150-2498. If you have questions about the application procedures, please call (803) 938-3721. Review of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Foreign nationals should indicate current US immigration status. USC Sumter is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.


BEREA COLLEGE 

Berea College announces a full time, tenure-track position in the Mathematics and Computer Science Department, beginning September, 2008. Appointment will be at the assistant professor level. A Ph.D. in Computer Science and willingness to teach courses in mathematics or a Ph.D. in the mathematical sciences with a willingness to teach courses in computer science is required. A strong commitment to teaching is essential. Responsibilities center on mathematics and computer science teaching ranging from introductory to advanced undergraduate. Above all we are seeking candidates who can achieve excellence in teaching and who, in an undergraduate environment, will find ways to grow professionally. All faculty in the Department will be expected to interact with students on a one-on-one basis in the excitement and vitality of their growth through such activities as summer faculty/student research, independent studies, or senior capstone projects. The Department is supportive of all forms of scholarship. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, transcripts of graduate and undergraduate work, a statement of personal teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation by January 21st to Professor James Blackburn-Lynch, Chair, Mathematics and Computer Science Department, CPO 2146, Berea College, Berea, KY 40404. More information about Berea College and the Mathematics and Computer Science Department is available at http://www.berea.edu/mcs/

Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.


UCLA Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics

The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) at UCLA is seeking a second Associate Director (AD), to begin a two-year appointment on July 1, 2008. The AD is expected to be an active and established research mathematician or scientist in a related field, with experience in conference organization. The primary responsibility of the AD will be running programs in coordination with the organizing committees.

For a detailed job description and application instructions, go to www.ipam.ucla.edu/jobopenings/assocdirector.aspx. Applications will receive fullest consideration if received by February 15, 2008. UCLA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

Wright State University invites applications for the position of Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Housed in the College of Science and Mathematics, the department has thirty three professorial rank faculty lines (tenure and tenure track) and ten full time lecturers and instructors. It offers undergraduate and masters degree programs. A statistical consulting center is housed within the department. The department has strong outreach activities with the region's K-12 schools and operates a program to assist minority students at Wright State. Faculty research is emphasized and supported with specialties that include analysis, applied mathematics, discrete mathematics, mathematics education, probability, and statistics. More information is available at http://www.math.wright.edu/.

Candidates must have a Doctorate in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related area and a record that warrants appointment as a full professor. This record must include excellence in both research and teaching, and leadership experience in program development and administration. Preferred qualities include the ability to provide leadership in a cooperative, supportive collegial environment, experience with undergraduate and graduate programs, understanding and promoting ethnic and cultural diversity of students and faculty members, good interpersonal skills, and effective communication with scientific, industrial, and urban educational communities.

Review of applications will begin on January 11, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Nominations are welcome. Applicants should submit a complete vita, a brief statement of academic leadership philosophy, and names, email-addresses, and telephone numbers of five references. Applications may be submitted either electronically (documents in PDF or MS Word format) at chairapp@math.wright.edu, or mailed to M&S Chair Search Committee, 134 Oelman Hall, College of Science & Mathematics, Wright State University, Dayton OH 45435. WSU is AA/EOE.


TUFTS UNIVERSITY

Tenure-Track Assistant Professorship, Geometry and Dynamics

Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship to begin September 1, 2008. Applicants must show promise of outstanding research in the area of Geometry and Dynamics, that is, the study of dynamical aspects of geometric problems or applications of dynamical systems to geometry. Possible specialties include, but are not limited to, actions of the mapping-class group, Teichmuller flows, geodesic flows in nonpositive curvature, dynamics or rigidity of group actions, dynamics on the boundary at infinity. Preference will be given to candidates whose interests bridge those of Tufts faculty in Geometric Group Theory, Topology and Dynamical Systems. Applicants must also show evidence of excellent teaching. The teaching load will be two courses per semester.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement and a teaching statement. All of these documents should be submitted electronically through http://www.mathjobs.org. In addition, applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted electronically on their behalf through http://www.mathjobs.org . If a recommender cannot submit online, we will also accept signed PDF attachments sent to Boris.Hasselblatt@tufts.edu or paper letters mailed to GD Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics, 503 Boston Avenue, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications will begin on January 11, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.


RANDOLPH-MACON COLLEGE

Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in mathematics beginning Fall 2008. Preference will be given to applicants in analysis, applied mathematics, or statistics. ABD or PhD required.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching at a residential liberal arts college and a strong interest in continued scholarship. To apply, send a letter of application, AMS cover sheet, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, statements of teaching philosophy and scholarship goals, and graduate transcripts to the address below. The review of applications will begin December 1; preliminary interviews will be given at the joint meetings. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. EOE.

Dr. Bruce Torrence, Chair - Mathematics Search Committee, Randolph-Macon College, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, VA 23005-5505.


NAZARETH COLLEGE

Nazareth College in Rochester, NY invites applications for a tenure-track position in mathematics effective Fall 2008. Ph.D. in mathematics or mathematics education and a demonstrated interest and excellence in teaching required. Responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester, to majors and non-majors, in a liberal arts environment. Interest in mathematical applications, directing student research, and/or K-12 teacher preparation preferred. Applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged. (EOE/AA) Complete applications will be considered as received, although we will be interviewing at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in January. For more information, including how to apply, please see http://www.naz.edu/dept/math/documents/ad_0708_000.pdf


MIAMI UNIVERSITY MIDDLETOWN

Miami University Middletown invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in mathematics beginning Fall 2008. A doctorate by August 2008 in a mathematical science or mathematics education and strong credentials or demonstrated potential for high quality teaching is required. The ability and willingness to teach mathematics service courses for education and/or computer science majors is desired.

Miami University Middletown is primarily a teaching campus with courses at the first and second year levels; however, there will be opportunities to teach in the area of specialty. Service and scholarly activity required at appropriate levels.

Salary is competitive, excellent benefits package (visit www.muohio.edu/benefits for more details). The Middletown campus has a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and diverse faculty community actively engaged in research; institutional, disciplinary, and community service; and continuous improvement of teaching. Our university values campus diversity; we particularly encourage members of historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Send letter of application, AMS cover sheet, curriculum vitae, description of current research, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation (at least one should address teaching) to: Mathematics Search Committee, Miami University Middletown, 4200 East University Boulevard, Middletown, Ohio 45042.

Electronic submissions may be sent to MUMMathSearch@muohio.edu. Screening begins December 7, 2007 and continues until position is filled.
Miami University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. For information regarding campus crime and safety, visit www.muohio.edu/righttoknow.


PURDUE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY POSITIONS IN STATISTICS

The Department of Statistics at Purdue University invites applications in all areas of statistics and probability for tenure-track positions beginning August 2008. A number of positions are available at the Assistant Professor level; senior positions will be considered for highly qualified applicants. Additional positions are available for candidates also in applications areas designated in COALESCE II, a College of Science-wide multidisciplinary hiring effort. Two separate COALESCE II positions in Statistics are available, one with applications in the social sciences, and one with applications in applied mathematics.

The Department of Statistics offers a stimulating and nurturing academic environment. More than thirty tenured and tenure-track faculty members direct research programs in a broad range of areas. Further information about the department is available at: http://www.stat.purdue.edu.

All applicants should hold a PhD in Statistics, or a related field, be committed to excellence in teaching, and have demonstrated strong potential for excellence in research. Salary and benefits are highly competitive.

Applicants matching one search may be considered in other relevant searches when appropriate. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2007, and will continue until the positions are filled.

For all positions in Statistics, please visit http://www.stat.purdue.edu/hiring/ to apply.

Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.


HARVEY MUDD COLLEGE

Harvey Mudd College invites applications for a tenure-track position; candidates from all areas of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, including statistics, biostatistics, mathematical biology and mathematical finance, are encouraged to apply. The rank will be at the assistant or associate professor level. Excellence in teaching is essential, as is evidence of a strong and ongoing research program. Candidates must be willing to supervise undergraduate research, and work with others in departmental programs, such as the industrial projects-based Clinic program. Candidates with a demonstrated success in working with diverse student populations are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Mathematics Department at Harvey Mudd College has been recognized nationally as a leader in teaching, research, mentoring undergraduate research, and educational outreach to local high schools. In 2006, the American Mathematical Society recognized the department with its inaugural award for Exemplary Program or Achievement in a Mathematics Department.

Harvey Mudd College is a highly selective undergraduate institution of science, engineering and mathematics. A quarter of our students are National Merit Scholars, a fifth are high school valedictorians and one year of high school calculus is required for admission. Each year there are about 40 graduates in mathematics, mathematical biology and mathematics/computer science with roughly half going to graduate school. The College enrolls about 750 students and is a member of the Claremont Colleges consortium, comprising five undergraduate colleges, the Claremont Graduate University, and the Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences, forming together an academic community of about 5000 students. There is an active research community of over 50 mathematicians and statisticians in the consortium.

Claremont is situated approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the foot of the San Gabriel mountains. The community is known for its tree-lined streets and village charm. It is an easy drive from Claremont to cultural attractions of the greater Los Angeles area, as well as the ocean, mountains and deserts of Southern California.

Strong preference will be given to applications submitted through http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/. Applicants should submit a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a synopsis of their current research program; and a teaching portfolio, including a description of their teaching philosophy and experience. They should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted through the mathjobs.org website. Candidates are also welcome to include in the cover letter a statement about their personal efforts working in and promoting diverse academic environments.

Further information about the college and department may be found at http://www.math.hmc.edu/. Preference will be given to applications completed by December 10, 2007.

Harvey Mudd College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the recruitment of candidates historically underrepresented on college faculties. Experience with or demonstrated ability to effectively teach students from diverse backgrounds will be considered among the criteria for appointment.


UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
Distinguished Professor

The Department of Mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks to fill a distinguished chaired position, the Linker Professorship. An exceptional research record is the fundamental criterion for this position. Applications are invited from mathematicians working in the areas of analysis and geometry.

The search will continue in earnest until the position is filled. We expect interviews to commence after February 1, 2008. Applicants should send a letter of application and a complete curriculum vitae to: Linker Professor Search Committee, Department of Mathematics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB # 3250, Phillips Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3250.

For further information on the Department, please visit our website at : http://www.math.unc.edu or contact Professor Patrick Eberlein by email at pbe@email.unc.edu or by telephone at 919-962-9624. UNC-CH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


YORK UNIVERSITY (three ads)

CATEGORY THEORY AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Applications are invited for one tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics to commence July 1, 2008. Candidates in the area of Category Theory and its applications to mathematics, computer science

or physics will be considered. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in hand or near completion (expected in 2008), a proven record of independent research excellence, and superior teaching ability. The successful candidate must be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Preference will be given to candidates who can strengthen existing areas of present and ongoing research activity.

Applications must be received by January 15, 2008. Applicants should send resumes and arrange for three signed letters of recommendation (one of which should address teaching) to be sent directly to:
Pure Mathematics Search Committee; Department of Mathematics and Statistics; N520 Ross, York University; 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3
E-mail: puremath.recruit@mathstat.yorku.ca, Website: www.math.yorku.ca/Hiring

All positions at York are subject to budgetary approval.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

MATHEMATICAL FINANCE

Applications are invited for one tenure-track appointment in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Mathematical Finance to commence July 1, 2008. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in hand or near completion (expected in 2008), a proven record of independent research excellence, and superior teaching ability. Preference will be given to candidates who can strengthen existing areas of present and ongoing research activity. The successful candidate must be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Applications must be received by January 15, 2008. Applicants should send resumes and arrange for three signed letters of recommendation (one of which should address teaching) to be sent directly to:
Mathematical Finance Search Committee; Department of Mathematics and Statistics; N520 Ross, York University; 4700 Keele Street; Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3

E-mail: finance.recruit@mathstat.yorku.ca, Website: www.math.yorku.ca/Hiring

All positions at York are subject to budgetary approval.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Applications are invited for one tenure-track appointment in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Operations Research to commence July 1, 2008.  The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in hand or near completion (expected in 2008), a proven record of independent research excellence, and superior teaching ability. Preference will be given to candidates who can strengthen existing areas of present and ongoing research activity. The successful candidate must be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Applications must be received by January 15, 2008. Applicants should send resumes and arrange for three signed letters of recommendation (one of which should address teaching) to be sent directly to:
Operations Research Search Committee; Department of Mathematics and Statistics; N520 Ross, York University; 4700 Keele Street; Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3

E-mail: or.recruit@mathstat.yorku.ca, Website: www.math.yorku.ca/Hiring

All positions at York are subject to budgetary approval.
York University is an Affirmative Action
Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority
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COLBY COLLEGE

The Department of Mathematics at Colby College invites applications for a one-year sabbatical replacement position in mathematics at the assistant professor or instructor level, beginning September 1, 2008. Ph.D. in mathematics preferred; A.B.D. considered. Five course teaching load. Evidence of exceptional teaching ability is required. The ability to teach a course in the history of mathematics is desirable but not required.

Send curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching and research, and three letters of recommendation (all in hard copy) to: Mathematics Search Chair, Department of Mathematics, Colby College, 5830 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901. We cannot accept applications in electronic form. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Colby is a highly selective liberal arts college located in central Maine. The college is a three-hour drive north of Boston and has easy access to lakes, skiing, the ocean, and other recreational and cultural activities. For more information about the position and the department, visit our web site at www.colby.edu/math.

Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. For more information about the College, please visit the Colby Web site at www.colby.edu.


UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO
Tenure Track And Open Rank

Applications are invited for three tenure-track assistant/associate professorships in mathematics, to start in Fall 2008. Preference will be given to applicants in computational number theory, computational algebra, computational topology,discrete mathematics, or modeling.

The application should include an AMS cover sheet, curriculum vitae, description of current research, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation, including one letter addressing the candidate's teaching abilities. Hard copies of these materials must be sent to: Chair, Mathematics Search Committee, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro NC 27402.Applications received by January 15, 2008 will be guaranteed full consideration. We are unable to process email applications.

UNC Greensboro is especially proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for these positions, including women and members of minority groups. We are an EEO/AA employer with a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity and will respond creatively to the needs of dual-career couples.

Open Rank

Applications are invited for a tenure-track open rank professorship in mathematics education to start in fall 2008. Applicants must have or anticipate a Ph.D. in mathematics or in mathematics education by August 2008. The person in this position will serve as coordinator for the Department's teacher education programs, will be the Department's primary liaison to the School of Education, will be responsible for advising and teaching courses for prospective mathematics teachers, and will be expected to maintain an active research program.

The application should include an AMS cover sheet, curriculum vitae, description of current research, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation, including one letter addressing the candidate's teaching abilities. Hard copies of these materials must be sent to: Chair, Mathematics Search Committee, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro NC 27402. Applications received by January 15, 2008 will be guaranteed full consideration. We are unable to process email applications.

UNC Greensboro is especially proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position, including women and members of minority groups. We are an EEO/AA employer with a strong commitment to increasing faculty diversity and will respond creatively to the needs of dual-career couples.


MERCER UNIVERSITY

The Department of Mathematics at Mercer University invites applications for two positions at the level of Assistant Professor of Mathematics to begin August 2008. A Ph.D. in mathematics from an accredited university/college is required. Duties include teaching 21 semester hours per year - usually 6 courses - plus departmental duties as assigned by the Chair and college duties as assigned by the Dean. The successful candidate will show potential for excellence in teaching mathematics at a liberal arts college, show potential for ongoing scholarship, and demonstrate an ability to contribute to the development of programs in the department (e.g., curriculum development and undergraduate research). A lively interest in teaching an interdisciplinary course outside of the department will be considered a plus in evaluating candidates. For full description and to apply online, please access www.mercerjobs.com. AA/EOE/ADA


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