Postdoctoral Fellow - Mathematics - 528708

Inside Higher Ed; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 53,500 - 66,900; Full time

Job summary

A university in Alabama is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for a one-year position focused on teaching and research in Mathematics. The fellow will have the opportunity to work under the mentorship of senior faculty, teach undergraduate courses, and conduct research in collaboration with research groups. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field and demonstrate potential for research excellence. This role offers a structured teaching load and a chance to contribute to both teaching and scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required to ensure high research qualifications.
• Must demonstrate potential for research excellence.
• Experience to teach undergraduate curriculum needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and research under faculty mentorship.
• Engage in scholarly activities and research collaboration.
• Teach 2 courses (6 credit hours) per year.

Skills

Research excellence

Effective teaching

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field

Job description

Pay Grade / Pay Range

Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department / Organization

204451 - Mathematics

Normal Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.

Additional Department Summary

This position is for one year. The teaching load is 2 courses, 6 credit hours, per year (a 2/1 load). Candidates are expected to provide effective teaching and carry out research in collaboration with members of one of our research groups. See our web page https://math.ua.edu/research-overview/ for more information.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field, and demonstrate the potential for research excellence in one of our research groups. A successful candidate will be expected to have sufficient experience to teach across the undergraduate curriculum.

Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae and include at least two references in the reference section of the application. Please upload a research statement and other additional documents to the “Other Documents” tab as needed.

Background Investigation Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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