Kerr Professor of Mathematics
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

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mathjobs.org Position Details Req ID: req17070 Position Title: Kerr Professor of Mathematics Position Type: Faculty Position Number: 214222 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Mathematics Location Address: 401 Math Sciences, Stillwater, OK 74078 Hiring Supervisor: Jay Schweig, Ph.D. Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 0.00 - 0.00, Commensurate with education and experience Work Schedule: TBD Faculty Appt Period: 9 months Job Summary: The Department of Mathematics at Oklahoma State University invites applications for the Kerr Professor of Mathematics. An endowed professorship, the Kerr Chair is designed to bring an outstanding researcher to Oklahoma State, one who has proven themselves to be an eminent and central figure in their area of research, or is clearly on a trajectory to do so. The holder of the Kerr Chair should establish the OSU Mathematics Department as a hub of research in their area, attracting exceptional graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty to OSU, and building and maintaining an ambitious and productive research group. Candidates are expected to support the learning needs of students from all backgrounds and to contribute to the Department's missions in teaching and outreach. The Department is committed to engaging all communities in the academy. Special Instructions to Applicants mathjobs.org Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a statement describing teaching experience and philosophy, a publication list, and four letters of recommendation, one of which focuses on the applicant's teaching experience and abilities. The research statement should specifically address the candidate's plans for establishing an ambitious research program as Kerr Professor. Application materials should be submitted electronically at mathjobs.org. Applications received by March 1, 2024, will receive full consideration. However, we will continue to accept and consider applications until the position is filled. Additional information may be obtained by accessing our web page at https://cas.okstate.edu/department_of_mathematics/mathjobs.org Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have an exceptional publication record in top
mathematical research journals and a record of invited addresses to major research conferences, as well as a history of productive graduate advising. They should also have a record of demonstrated success in obtaining external funding from major organizations such as The National Science Foundation.

All applicants must have a PhD in Mathematics or a closely-related field, and must currently hold at least the rank of associate professor with tenure (or equivalent). 

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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