DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

California State University, Fullerton is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 2,108 full- and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately over 37,130. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, with 55 baccalaureate and 50 master's degrees in liberal arts and sciences and in applied and professional fields and a joint doctorate in education. Learning is preeminent at Cal State Fullerton. We combine the best qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged students, faculty and staff work in close collaborations to expand knowledge. Research and other creative activities are enhanced by the proximity of the campus to nationally recognized business, cultural, and educational institutions. Faculty members were awarded more than $16.2 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities in 2006-07. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We are ranked 7th in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minorities. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State Fullerton is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consid-eration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion,, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, disability or Veteran's status or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Statistics
Tenure Track

Position
Applications are invited for at least one tenure-track position in statistics. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor although appointment at Associate Professor will be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications. The position calls for a broadly based individual with interest or experience in statistical applications and research. Teaching responsibilities will include both theoretical and applied statistics courses at the undergraduate and Master's level. Curriculum development in these areas is encouraged. Teaching may also include courses in the core mathematics curriculum, depending on background and interest.

Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. in Statistics or related field is required by the appointment date.
  • Applicants should have high potential in teaching and in research with excellent communication skills, and familiarity with modern statistical methods and computing.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated excellence in teaching and in research.
  • Experience and/or interest in undergraduate research is considered favorably.

Department
CSU Fullerton, located in Orange County in Southern California, is one of the largest campuses in the California State University system. It is largely a commuter campus with a diverse student body The Department has 33 full time faculty members and offers undergraduate degree programs in statistics, pure and applied mathematics, and teaching mathematics. The graduate program includes Master's degrees in Applied Mathematics with industrial applications, and in Teaching Mathematics. Expansion of graduate course offerings in statistics is planned. We have modern computing facilities for faculty and students. Some of our faculty research areas of interest are mathematical statistics, applied statistics, and statistical computing, as well as differential equations, optimization, mathematical physics, and mathematics education. Although teaching is highly valued, substantial research productivity is also expected and is well supported by the department.

Job Control Number
23603G-08-065

Appointment Date
August 2008

Rank & Salary
This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, although appointment at Associate Professor will be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications. Excellent comprehensive benefits include health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care and new affordable housing programs; and a defined-benefit retirement through the State system, along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits consult, http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx


Application Procedure
Candidates should send a cover letter summarizing their interest in the position, a teaching statement describing teaching experience and philosophy, and a research statement including areas of research interest and activities and experience in statistical applications. Also send a Curriculum Vita and at least three letters of reference. At least one letter of reference should address the candidates' teaching qualification or experience. Degree recipients within the last 3 years should include graduate transcripts. Please send all materials to:

Chair, Statistics Search Committee
Department of Mathematics
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 92634
Or jsheridan@fullerton.edu

Specific questions should be addressed to Dr. Mori Jamshidian at mori@fullerton.edu

Application Deadline
All applications received by December 14, 2007 will receive full consideration. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

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