Assistant Professor: Geometry/Engineering

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 28 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 15 Jun 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Department Mathematics (SMT)
Position Title Assistant Professor
Job Title Assistant Professor: Geometry/Engineering
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The Mathematics Department invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geometry/Engineering position.
This position will support joint research efforts, training of undergraduate and graduate students in areas of common interest to the Mathematics Department in the College of Science and the College of Engineering. The mathematical expertise of the researcher is Differential Geometry with applications. Areas of applications of specific interest should include one or more of computer vision, machine learning, artificial intelligence or robotics.
The position has 70% of effort allocated in the Department of Mathematics in the College of Science (CoS) and 30% of effort in the College of Engineering (COE), in either the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science or the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. During the first year of service, the teaching load is reduced to 1 quarter courses in Mathematics and one course in Engineering. During the second year of service, the teaching load is 2 quarter courses in Mathematics and one quarter course in Engineering. Course releases are by mutual agreement with the Department of Mathematics Head and the leadership of the appropriate Engineering academic unit.
Assistant Professors in the Department of Mathematics in the College of Science, and in the College of Engineering are expected to demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, advising and other institutional activities; achievement in scholarship and creative activity that establishes the individual as a significant contributor to the field or profession; and an appropriate balance of institutional and professional service. All professorial positions are expected to make significant contributions to undergraduate and graduate education.
OSU has an institution‐wide commitment to diversity, inclusive excellence, and community. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community. All employees are responsible for helping to maintain and enhance OSU’s collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity.
OSU is deeply committed to upholding the values of anti‐racism, diversity, justice and equity — cornerstones of institutional and scientific excellence. Through our rich collection of people, ideas and perspectives, we engage in a healthy, constructive dialogue to learn, inform our research and make discoveries. Our Diversity Action Plans (https://science.oregonstate.edu/diversity‐plan and https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity‐equity‐inclusion) informs our work to ensure all have equitable access to succeed in science and engineering, work to dismantle systems of oppression, embed equity in everything we do and create a climate of trust, understanding and inclusion.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
All CoS and COE employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups. Demonstrable evidence of actions in support of these values will be considered in annual performance reviews and in promotion and tenure decisions. For further explanation of CoS and COE visions and principles, please see the respective Diversity Action Plans: https://science.oregonstate.edu/diversity‐plan and https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity‐equity‐inclusion.
Safety is an integral part of physical experiments, both in research and teaching. Faculty are expected to prioritize health and safety in the execution of their professional activities. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that their students, research and teaching assistants, and others under their supervision are briefed on and complying with OSU Environmental Health and Safety protocols pertaining to the execution of their research and learning activities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Teaching, Advising, and Other Instructional Activities (45% of effort):
  • Teach 3 courses, including cross‐listed courses, per academic year at the undergraduate or graduate level in Mathematics.
  • Teach 1 course per academic year at the undergraduate or graduate level in Engineering.
  • Contribute to general or specialty seminars in the department and appropriate Engineering academic unit.


Advising and other instructional activities (10% of effort)
  • Advise graduate students and participate on M.S. and Ph.D. graduate committees,
  • Advise undergraduate students in their academic programs, research, and career directions as assigned by the leadership of the Department of Mathematics and of the Engineering academic unit,
  • Supervise teaching assistants if appropriate,
  • Mentor and support students in research projects internships, or seminars and in the writing and publication of their results,
  • Participate in course and degree assessment and curricular and instructional development in both academic units.

Scholarship and Creative Activity (35% of effort):
  • Develop a program of research and scholarship that is recognized at the national and international level,
  • Disseminate the research results by publication in high‐impact peer‐reviewed journals, presentations at professional meetings, and by other means appropriate for the discipline,
  • Seek extramural funding for research including the support of graduate assistant stipends, travel, summer salary, and other appropriate costs of the research program,
  • Develop collaborations with colleagues in the College of Engineering in areas of common research interest.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on and off campus as appropriate in the development of scholarly work.

Service (10% of effort):
  • Service on departmental, College of Science, College of Engineering or university committees as assigned,
  • Service to the profession such as refereeing, editing, committee work, organizing conference or sessions, and similar activities,
  • Service to the public through presentations or outreach programs as appropriate
  • Maintain an appropriate balance between service to the institution and to the profession
  • Participate on initiatives that promote interactions and collaborations between faculty and students in the Colleges of Science and Engineering.
What You Will Need
  • PhD in Mathematics, or related field, by start date.
  • Research activity in the area of Differential Geometry with interdisciplinary applications including at least one of computer vision, machine learning, artificial intelligence and robotics.
  • Demonstrated ability or significant potential to develop, conduct and disseminate high‐quality research.
  • Demonstrated ability or significant potential for teaching excellence and commitment to student success which can benefit the graduate and undergraduate programs at OSU.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Commitment to evidence‐based free inquiry and tolerance for diverse ideas.


    • This position is designated as a critical or security‐sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05‐010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self‐report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
    What We Would Like You to Have
    • Demonstrated teaching experience at the University level in Mathematics, including experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives.
    • Demonstrated interest in pursuing external funding for research and student support.
    • One or more years of postdoctoral experience.
    • Demonstrated interest in outreach and engagement with the general public.
    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in diverse environments.
    • Research interests in Differential Geometry with interdisciplinary applications in some of the following areas:
      • computer vision, machine learning, artificial intelligence and robotics.
    Working Conditions / Work Schedule
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    Pay Method Salary
    Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
    Pay Date Last working day of the month
    Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
    Link to Position Description
    https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/144686

    Posting Detail Information


    Posting Number P07466UF
    Number of Vacancies 1
    Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2024
    Anticipated Appointment End Date
    Posting Date 10/27/2023
    Full Consideration Date 01/08/2024
    Closing Date 06/15/2024
    Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
    Special Instructions to Applicants
    The full consideration datehas been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool. For full consideration, applications should be received by January 8, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
    When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
    1) A resume/CV; and
    2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position (1 page limit)
    3) Statement of Research (5 pages limit)
    4) Statement of Teaching (3 page limit)
    5) Diversity Statement (1 page limit): After reviewing the OSU mission statement at http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity
    6) Statement on Commitment to Evidence-Based Free Inquiry and Tolerance to Diverse Ideas (uploaded as Other Document 1, 1 page limit): Describe your philosophy to open-mindedness for diverse ideas within the academy including those different from one’s own and a commitment to free inquiry based on evidence and criticism. OSU references and context can be found in OSU’s self-study for accreditation, particularly p.79-83: https://accreditation.oregonstate.edu/sites/accreditation.oregonstate.edu/files/2019_year_seven_self-evaluation_report_with_appendices.pdf
    Letters of Reference will be requested on finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for 4 referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf. (Please include 3 referees that can speak to your research experience and 1 referee for teaching)
    For additional information please contact:
    Deanne Murray
    [email protected]
    541-737-5135
    OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
    OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
    This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.

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