The University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for a full time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (IAS) with teaching and research interests in applied mathematics. The position will contribute to an expanding undergraduate curriculum within an interdisciplinary framework—developing and teaching math courses serving engineering, environmental science, business, social science, technology, and education programs. The ideal candidate will be engaged in innovative teaching and interdisciplinary research with proven strength in at least one of the following areas: numerical analysis, operations research, statistics, or modeling and simulation. The position begins September 16, 2011, and requires a Ph.D. in mathematics or related field. Establishment of an effective and sustainable program of scholarship is required for tenure and promotion.

IAS offers a range of interdisciplinary majors. We welcome applicants representing diverse perspectives and approaches in all of them. One of three University of Washington campuses, UWT is located in both new and historic facilities in downtown Tacoma and primarily serves students of a wide variety of ages and backgrounds in the South Puget Sound region. For more information, visit our website at http://www.tacoma.washington.edu.

A complete application contains

1. a letter describing your interests in and qualifications for teaching in an interdisciplinary program,
2. a curriculum vitae,
3. description of research interests,
4. statement of teaching philosophy,
5. evidence of teaching effectiveness, and
6. three letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching.

Submit all application material through the website academicjobsonline.org. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2010. Applicants should indicate if they intend to attend the AMS/MAA meetings in New Orleans. For further information, please email Dr. John Banks at banksj@u.washington.edu. This position is contingent upon funding.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. All University of Washington Tacoma faculty engage in teaching, research and service in an interdisciplinary context.

If you have a question about the details of this search/position please contact the hiring unit directly. Thank you for your interest in this position at the University of Washington.