Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Environmental Data Science, Dept of Mathematics & Statistics

James Madison University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Environmental Data Science, Dept of Mathematics & Statistics
Position Number 8038
Posting Number F2287
Position Type Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Position Status Full Time
College/Division College of Science and Mathematics
Department 100026 - Mathematics and Statistics
Pay Rate Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information


About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at James Madison University invites applications for one tenure-track position in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, data science, or a closely related field at the assistant professor level to begin in August 2024. While the primary appointment will be in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics, the successful candidate will also join the interdisciplinary Environmental Data Science cohort that crosses two colleges. We seek candidates with interest and expertise in data science as applied to climate sciences or environmental analytics and who will be able to collaborate with this cohort. Such collaborations could involve: data science, machine learning, topological data analysis, network science, ecological models, mathematical biology, time series, data mining and management, or other related areas.
Our energetic, collegial department is home to 55 full-time faculty in the areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. We value high-quality undergraduate education, and our programs provide meaningful learning experiences for majors and non-majors alike, both within and outside of the classroom. Scholarship, in a variety of forms, is supported and valued across all disciplines represented in the department. We have a strong history of supporting undergraduate research and outreach efforts, including running a long-standing math NSF-REU and a large undergraduate research conference (SUMS ). Recent evidence of our commitment to Environmental Data Science includes the addition of a departmental concentration in Data Science and minor in Computational Analytics , and interdisciplinary programs which include the Biotechnology major and the Data Analytics , Climate Science , Materials Science, and a host of Environmental minors.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be committed to engaged undergraduate teaching of students of all backgrounds, developing or continuing a research program that includes collaborative environmental work which may include undergraduate research, and contributing to the department and to the activities of the cohort though service appropriate to career stage. The teaching load is approximately 9 contact hours per semester with special teaching assignments replacing some of these hours depending on need, and which will consist of a variety of undergraduate courses based on faculty interest and align with departmental and cohort needs. The results of scholarly interests will be disseminated in the form of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations; involving undergraduates in appropriate research projects is highly valued. Collaboration with Environmental Data Science cohort peers to develop undergraduate curricula and research programs at the intersection of data science, climate science, and environmental analytics is expected. Appropriate departmental, college, cohort, and/or university service will be based on interest and need.
Qualifications
We are especially interested in candidates who have potential to collaborate with the Environmental Data Science cohort and have a demonstrated commitment towards building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment.
More specifically, required qualifications include:
  • A Ph.D. in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, data science, or a closely related field by time of appointment is strongly preferred; ABDs at the advanced dissertation stage with a particularly compelling record will also be considered.
  • Demonstrated excellence in (or clear potential for) teaching undergraduate mathematics or statistics courses.
  • Demonstrated excellence in (or clear potential for) advancing collaborative environmental data science.
  • Potential for developing an active research agenda.
  • Potential for seeking external funding through interdisciplinary collaboration with other faculty.
  • Potential for excellence in mentoring undergraduates in scholarly activities and career paths.
  • An interest in and ability to contribute to supporting the department, college, cohort, and university in appropriate service positions.
  • Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
  • An ability to promote equity and inclusion.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 09/22/2023
Beginning Review Date 11/01/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date 08/25/2024
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. 
 
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. 
 
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
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If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected] . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15509
Additional Posting Information
Candidates should complete the JobLink application and provide:
  • A curriculum vitae.
  • A cover letter, which should explicitly addressing this position and potential for collaboration with the Environmental Data Science cohort, and the applicant’s interest in undergraduate education.
  • A teaching statement, preferentially addressing how the applicant has or would contribute to interdisciplinary curricula related to environmental data science (uploaded under “Statement of Teaching Philosophy” in JobLink).
  • A Statement of Inclusive Excellence that address the applicant’s efforts towards diversity, equity, inclusion and/or justice, to demonstrate a focus on inclusivity within the applicant’s workplace activities. The statement should not focus on personal values and personal experiences, but rather on actions and experiences as they relate to inclusivity in the workplace.
  • A general research statement, preferentially addressing how the applicant has or would contribute to interdisciplinary research related to environmental data science (uploaded under “Other Document #1” in JobLink).

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