The Department of Mathematics at Texas A&M University-Kingsville invites applications for a tenure-track appointment (nine-month basis) in mathematics with statistics emphasis at the assistant professor level, beginning fall 2009.

Applicants should have a doctorate in mathematical sciences, statistics, or mathematics education, including at least 18 graduate hours in mathematics and at least 18 graduate hours in statistics. ABD considered.  Skills and commitment to provide high-quality undergraduate education within a culturally diverse environment are essential. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in teaching statistics and developing/revising statistical courses in collaboration with other disciplines. Knowledge of statistical software packages is desirable.  Applicants should be prepared to teach courses across the undergraduate curriculum (24 credits per year), including core courses, and may 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.

Screening of applicants 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:

Mathematics/Statistics 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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