Distinguished Visiting Assistant Professor in Mathematics (Multiple Positions)

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Job Summary

The School of Mathematics at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a couple of non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor Positions to begin in Fall 2025 . These positions consist of an annually renewable three-year research and teaching appointment as Distinguished Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Mathematics. In addition to a teaching load of 1+2+1 courses, the position includes research funding. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to research as well as to the teaching and mentoring of students.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include developing an international level research program; collaborating across the university in research and grant efforts; teaching undergraduate and / or graduate courses.

Required Qualifications

A PhD or its equivalent in the Mathematical Sciences, granted not more than 5 years prior the start of the appointment, is required in this position.

Preferred Qualifications

(1) potential to carry out research of exceptional quality at Georgia Tech; (2) research interests complementary to existing strengths in the School of Mathematics; (3) strong potential for external funding; (4) the ability in teaching, scholarship, and / or service that contributes to the Student Success Criteria listed below. Consistent with these priorities, candidates will be considered in all areas of Pure and Applied Mathematics and Statistics.

Student Success Criteria

The ability to teach and mentor a distinct student body.

The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students .

Required Documents to Attach

Applications must consist of (1) a cover letter expressing interest in the position, (2) curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, (3) a research statement including a summary of future research plans, (4) a contact list of at least four letters of reference including one teaching letter of reference , and (5) evidence of teaching interest, abilities, and related experience summarized in a teaching statement.

Applicants will be expected to interact with one or more current Georgia Tech faculty members and those with whom an applicant might work should be named in the cover letter. An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment.

Contact Information

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