The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SMSS) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the area of Biostatistics and one tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Actuarial Sciences. These positions are part of a cluster hire in Statistics at UTRGV (three tenure-track positions and one full professor position). Preferred research areas include applications of statistics in medical and public health (preferably on the Brownsville campus), in environmental sciences (preferably on the Brownsville campus) and in actuarial sciences (on the Edinburg campus).
Excellent opportunities exist for collaborations with colleagues in several departments across the university including the newly established School of Medicine and South Texas Institute of Diabetes and Obesity, the College of Health Affairs, the newly established School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences in the College of Sciences, and the College of Business and Entrepreneurship at UTRGV. The appointment involves teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels including the supervision of undergraduate and Master’s level research projects. Applicants with a strong research background and experience in teaching a diverse student body, as well as, the ability to use technology to support teaching and learning are preferred. The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences has over 45 tenure-track and tenured faculty with active research programs in statistics, pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and mathematics education.
Close Date 01/31/2017
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
List of 3 References
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Teaching Statement
Research Statement
Please apply online at https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/12930
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George Yanev
Associate Professor
University of Texas - Pan American
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