Salary: $72,000.00 – $80,000.00 Annually
Location : St. George 84770, UT
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Job Number: 24FAC798-1
Division: College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Department: Mathematics
Opening Date: 09/27/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Announcement
The Department of Mathematics at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in data science starting Fall Semester 2024. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics or a closely related field with demonstrated strong expertise in data science and/or machine learning, but candidates in all areas of applied mathematics with some experience in data science and/or machine learning are also encouraged to apply. All faculty at Utah Tech University are expected to prioritize undergraduate instruction, and the ideal candidate will desire to teach lower-division core math courses along with upper-division courses specific to the Data Analytics emphasis of the Applied & Computational Mathematics (ACM) degree program. Learn more about our department, faculty, and academic programs online at /.
Responsibilities
- Teach 12 credits per semester of undergraduate mathematics courses plus the equivalent of 3 credit hours of institutional service, scholarship, and creative activity as defined by the department and University.
- Collaborate with the department chair, ACM program coordinator, other departments, and representatives from industry to update and improve the Data Analytics emphasis in the ACM degree program.
- Supervise and mentor undergraduate students in research and/or collaborative projects with industry partners within the realm of data analytics/data science.
- Perform defined faculty duties, including holding office hours, serving on committees, attending department, college, and University meetings, and adhering to all University policies.
Qualifications
- Doctorate degree in Applied Mathematics or a closely related field by July 1, 2024 with demonstrated strong expertise in data science and/or machine learning preferred. Candidates specializing in other areas of applied mathematics with at least some experience in data science and/or machine learning are also encouraged to apply.
- Commitment to teach 12 credits per semester, including lower-division core math courses and upper-division courses supporting the Data Analytics emphasis of the ACM program.
- Commitment to provide authentic undergraduate experiences in data analytics and/or machine learning.
- Demonstrated strong potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
- Awareness of pedagogical best practices and ongoing commitment to developing and maintaining knowledge in the applicant’s area of expertise.
- Desire to help update and grow the ACM program by improving/modernizing curriculum and creating and maintaining connections with other departments and the industry.
- Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff, and colleagues, both orally and in writing.
Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2024, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2024. Annual salary of $72,000+ depending on qualifications & experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See under “Benefits Summary” for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins October 30, 2023; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about their teaching or other experience, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of “active learning. active life” and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. .
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:
- Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury – , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
- Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo – , 435-652-7731.
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- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, , 800-421-3481.
- U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, , 303-844-5695.
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.
Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!
Highlights from Utah Tech’s benefits package include:
- 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
- Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
- Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
- Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
- Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
- Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
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