Job ID: 5212
Position Vacancy Announcement
Florida A&M
University’s Department of Mathematics is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the Assistant Professor
vacancy.
Responsibilities
Responsible for
teaching, research, academic advising and other university activities including service to department and university; and perform other
duties as required.
Minimum
Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Financial
Mathematics, Actuarial Science or closely related
field.
Recommended
Competencies
Strong interpersonal skills;
Ability to teach undergraduate and
graduate courses;
Ability to secure external funding to establish and sustain research
programs;
Demonstrated record of developing the academic skills of students;
Ability to utilize
modern technology in teaching;
Record of implementing pedagogical best practices in teaching mathematics and statistics
courses;
Ability to work collegially with other faculty;
Ability to teach collaboratively with
faculty across disciplines;
Ability to show high levels of scientific creativity; and,
Ability to
clearly communicate scientific information, both written and
orally.
Pay Plan
This is a Faculty
position.
Conditions of
Employment
Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of
criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other
educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.
Only United States (U.S.) citizens
or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work
in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of
employment.
Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in
service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S.
Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the
State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide
documentation.
How To
Apply
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information.
Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must
apply through Self Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records
law.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you require
a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity
Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the
University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.
Other
Information
Initial screening of applications will begin immediately.
A cover
letter addressing the candidate’s interest in teaching and research in a Mathematics environment;
A curriculum
vita;
A research statement;
Brief statement of teaching philosophy;
Unofficial
transcript from degree granting institution; and
Names of at least three professional references with full contact
information. At least two (2) references should be chosen to address research aptitude, and at least one (1) reference to address teaching
aptitude.
Other
Information
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain
individuals in research-related positions, FAMU is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening
include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is
affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or
Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to
faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions,
visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.
These requirements do not apply to U.S. citizens or
U.S. permanent residents if the employment or training was/is through an agency of the U.S. Government. For more information on what
information must be provided and the screening process, please contact the Office of Research Integrity at ori@famu.edu.
