The Department of Mathematics at Texas A&M University-Kingsville invites applications for a tenure-track (nine-month basis) position in mathematics at the assistant professor level, beginning January 2009.   Applicants should have a doctorate in the mathematical sciences or mathematics education, including at least 18 graduate hours in mathematics, and have the skills and commitment to provide high-quality undergraduate education within a culturally diverse environment.  ABD considered.  Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Applied/Computational Mathematics, who would have an interest in developing courses on applied topics, possibly in collaboration with other disciplines.  Applicants should be prepared to teach courses across the undergraduate curriculum (24 credits per year), including core courses, and may occasionally teach graduate courses as well.   The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program, and ideally be able to involve students in his/her creative or scholarly work. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Mathematics offers undergraduate and masters degree programs. See http://www.tamuk.edu/math for a detailed description of the department's programs. 

Consideration will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, (at least) three original letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy, a description of research interests, and unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education attended to:

Applied Mathematics Search Committee; Dept. of Mathematics, MSC 172; Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Kingsville TX 78363-8202; Email: kfsb000@tamuk.edu, or contact the Mathematics Department, phone: 361-593-3517. FAX 361-593-3518.  

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. and providing official transcripts. For the initial review process, applicants can submit unofficial transcripts for each institution of higher education. However, prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each regionally accredited degree-granting institution by the Office of the Provost, Attention: Rosie Vela 700 University BLVD, MSC 102, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX 78363-8202. Transcripts must indicate at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching fields. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (AACRAO) (see http://www.aacrao.org/).

Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position. If you are a male age 18 through 25, you must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for hire.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is committed to excellence; the University invites applications from all qualified applicants.

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