Open positions at Rochester, reviewing Feb 2

College/Division        College of Science (COS)
Position Title        Instructional Faculty
Department        COS School of Mathematical Sciences
Position Control #        008784
Background Check Required?        YES
Faculty Information        Assistant Professor
        
Location        Bldg 08
        
Department Description
        
The School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS) at RIT offers undergraduate
and graduate degrees in Applied and Computational Mathematics, and an
undergraduate degree in Applied Statistics.  The SMS is home to the
Center for Applied and Computational Mathematics (CACM) and the Center
for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG), along with a
variety of other research groups.

RIT is a nationally respected leader in professional and career-
oriented education attracting students from all 50 states and more
than 90 countries. RIT has been recognized on The Chronicle of Higher
Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" list. RIT is located on the
banks of the Genesee river in suburban Rochester, NY, which was
recently ranked by Places Rated Almanac as the 6th Best Place to Live
in America out of the 379 metro areas.  The Rochester area has a
diverse population including African Americans (38% of the city and
14% of Monroe County) and Latin Americans (13% of the city and 5% of
the county).  In addition, more than 7% of the population is foreign
born.  Rochester has been ranked 7th among the "10 Best Cities to
Raise a Family" by Child Magazine,  and 8th among 200 metro areas in
childcare for "Best Cities for Women 2002" by Ladies Home Journal.

  Brief Description
        
Applications are invited for faculty at the Assistant or Associate
Professor level, depending on experience, starting August 2009.
Responsibilities include scholarship, teaching, and service to the
School, the College of Science, and the Institute.
        
Detailed Description
        
Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the scholarship of
the School by means of externally funded research and mentoring
graduate and undergraduate students.  We encourage application from
candidates who can add to our School's current strengths in applied
mathematics, mathematical modeling, mathematical biology, and discrete
mathematics.  Applicants must be committed to excellence in
undergraduate teaching and have fluent communication skills in
English. We are seeking individuals who are committed to contributing
to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.
        
Job Requirements   
        
REQUIRED:         Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field with
specialization in Computational, Applied or Discrete Mathematics. A
track-record in scholarly activity and a strong commitment to future
scholarship, including externally funded research, as well as interest
in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.  A strong commitment
to undergraduate education. A commitment to participate in the
School's undergraduate and graduate research programs.

  PREFERRED:      Post-doctoral or equivalent research experience in
applied mathematics, mathematical modeling, mathematical biology or
discrete mathematics. Ability to strengthen research efforts within
SMS in CACM, CCRG or other research groups. At least one year of
teaching experience in a university setting.  Ability to contribute to
the Institute's commitment to all diversities, including recruitment
and retention of underrepresented groups.

  Additional Details
        
The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/
affirmative action employer.  All individuals with the ability to
contribute in meaningful ways to the universitys continuing commitment
to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are
encouraged to make application.
        
How To Apply       
        
Upload via this website (a) a cover letter detailing your technical,
research, and teaching qualifications and accomplishments; (b) a vita;
(c) a research plan including opportunities to mentor graduate and
undergraduate students and plans to obtain external research funding;
(d) preprints/reprints of some of your significant research work;  (e)
a statement of teaching philosophy and a description of teaching
experience; (f) a statement of your experience with and/or interest in
RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity; and (g) the
names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references.  Please also
arrange to have the letters of recommendation, at least one of which
addressing the applicant's teaching qualifications, sent directly to
Faculty Search Committee, School of Mathematical Sciences, RIT, IRC
26814, 85 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY 14623-5603.

  You can contact the search committee with questions on the position
at: s.kumar@rit.edu

  Application deadline: Review of applications will start on February
2, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.