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Job Description:
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for the position of chairperson of the department. The department currently consists of nine tenured or tenure-track professors, three full-time senior lecturers and a number of adjuncts. It offers baccalaureate degrees in mathematics, as well as a minor in mathematics. It also supports the mathematics component of the general education program of the university. The department is housed within the College of Science and Mathematics. For more information about the Mathematics Department, visit its website at http://www.math.umb.edu.
Requirements:
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Mathematics and an outstanding record of achievement in research that would lead to an appointment at the full professor level with tenure, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of the University. In addition, candidates should have a commitment to excellence in teaching and superior leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. The desired starting date is September 1, 2010, although later dates will be considered.
Additional Information:
Located on Boston harbor, the University of Massachusetts Boston offers undergraduate and graduate programs in almost 90 fields of study. It serves a diverse population of over 14,000 students and is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban universities. For more information about the university, visit its website at http://www.umb.edu.
UMass Boston is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX employer and strongly encourages women, members of all ethnic groups, and people with disabilities to apply.
Application Instructions:
Applications should be submitted online. A complete application packet should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a completed AMS cover sheet, a research statement, a statement on teaching philosophy, a statement on administrative philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. For full consideration, completed applications must be submitted by March 15, 2010, but applications will be considered until the position is filled.
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