Assistant Professor

Delaware State University; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Mathematical Sciences within PEMaCS. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate data science courses and mathematics on campus, and contribute to building an active research program with external funding potential.

Qualified applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering or related fields, with a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Evidence of the ability to effectively teach students of varying abilities.
• Evidence of the ability to effectively conduct research and write grants.
• Experience with student diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teach (on campus) graduate and undergraduate data science courses, as well as mathematics courses.
• Actively apply for external funding for research and educational activities.
• Advise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Maintain an active research agenda that engages students.
• Serve the Department, College, and University on Committees and in other roles.

Skills

Teaching ability

Research grants writing

Diversity experience

Education

Ph.D. in relevant fields

Job description

Division of Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science (PEMaCS) - Mathematical Sciences at Delaware State University

We are seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering or related fields with a preference for Data Science and Machine Learning.

The Mathematical Sciences Program offers undergraduate degrees in Mathematics, Mathematics with Data Analysis, and Mathematics Education; master’s degrees in applied mathematics; and PhD in Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics. Delaware State University (DSU), a historically black university with a diverse faculty and student body, has a student population of approximately 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. DSU is located in Dover, Delaware.

Functions essential to performing this job

• Teach (on campus) graduate and undergraduate data science courses, as well as mathematics courses.
• Actively apply for external funding for research and educational activities.
• Advise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Maintain an active research agenda that engages students.
• Serve the Department, College, and University on Committees and in other roles.

Education and Requirements

• Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Evidence of the ability to effectively teach students of varying abilities.
• Evidence of the ability to effectively conduct research and write grants.
• Experience with student diversity.

Criteria for evaluation

• Demonstrate knowledge of the DSU Fundamentals.
• DSU-AAUP CBA requirements.
• Demonstrated excellence in the areas of teaching and research.