Assistant Professor – Mathematical Sciences

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Auburn University is seeking to fill at least two tenure track positions at the rank of assistant professor or higher with a starting date of August 2008 at a competitive salary. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in the Mathematical Sciences at the time of initial appointment, and must be committed to excellence in teaching and research. The candidate’s research interests should complement those of the present faculty. The department seeks a candidate specializing in Probability Theory or Numerical Analysis.

The department has over 50 mathematicians and 70 graduate students engaged in research in a wide variety of applied and theoretical mathematics disciplines. Auburn University’s strong research program in all academic areas presents many opportunities for interdisciplinary research and multidisciplinary programs.

An application, transcript(s), a curriculum vita, and a description of the candidate’s research interests and teaching philosophy, should be sent to the address below. In addition, applicants should arrange for four letters of recommendation (at least one of which should address teaching) to be sent to the same address. Review of applications begins January 15, 2008 and continues until the position is filled. Send information in care of:

Dr. Michel Smith
Professor and Chair
Department of Mathematics
Auburn University
Auburn AL 36849.
Phone: 334-844-4290; Fax: 334-844-6555.
email: smith01@auburn.edu.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment and be able to communicate effectively in English. Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer For more information about the department visit our homepage: "http://www.math.auburn.edu/ and information concerning faculty and research interests is available at: http://www.math.auburn.edu/facultystaff/index.htm . For more information about Auburn University visit the University web site: http://www.auburn.edu/ The Chair and a member of search committee plan to be at the Joint AMS/MAA meeting in San Diego January 6-9 and will be pleased to meet interested candidates.