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Posting Number:
FAC00161PO24
Advertised Title
Assistant Professor - Data-driven Modeling and Simulation
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
CAS Mathematics
Advertised Salary Range
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours Per Week
40
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
9 months
Work County
Richland
Tenure Information
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category
Faculty
About University Of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary
The faculty of the Department of Mathematics at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2025.
The candidate is expected to contribute to synergistically bridging important developments in emerging mathematical foundations in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Modeling and Simulation of Complex Systems.
A successful candidate is expected to teach at all levels in the Department of Mathematics and to participate actively in the state-wide NSF-funded EPSCoR project on AI-enabled Devices for the Advancement of Personalized and Transformative Healthcare in South Carolina (ADAPT) (https://scepscor.org/adapt-in-sc-overview/ ).
Required Education And Experience
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics by the start date of employment, an outstanding research record, a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a demonstrated potential for excellence in both research and teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics by the start date of employment, an outstanding research record, a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a demonstrated potential for excellence in both research and teaching.
Desired Start Date
08/16/2025
Job Open Date
09/09/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicant
All applicants must apply at USCJobs at (https://uscjobs.sc.edu) as well as via MathJobs at (https://www.mathjobs.org). Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, and (5) the name and contact information for four references. Reference letters must be submitted through Mathjobs at (https://www.mathjobs.org). One of the four letters must address teaching ability. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Please address inquiries to Dr. Qi Wang at qwang@math.sc.edu
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink For Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/175114
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Posting Number:
FAC00161PO24
Advertised Title
Assistant Professor - Data-driven Modeling and Simulation
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
CAS Mathematics
Advertised Salary Range
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours Per Week
40
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
9 months
Work County
Richland
Tenure Information
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category
Faculty
About University Of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary
The faculty of the Department of Mathematics at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2025.
The candidate is expected to contribute to synergistically bridging important developments in emerging mathematical foundations in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Modeling and Simulation of Complex Systems.
A successful candidate is expected to teach at all levels in the Department of Mathematics and to participate actively in the state-wide NSF-funded EPSCoR project on AI-enabled Devices for the Advancement of Personalized and Transformative Healthcare in South Carolina (ADAPT) (https://scepscor.org/adapt-in-sc-overview/ ).
Required Education And Experience
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics by the start date of employment, an outstanding research record, a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a demonstrated potential for excellence in both research and teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics by the start date of employment, an outstanding research record, a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a demonstrated potential for excellence in both research and teaching.
Desired Start Date
08/16/2025
Job Open Date
09/09/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicant
All applicants must apply at USCJobs at (https://uscjobs.sc.edu) as well as via MathJobs at (https://www.mathjobs.org). Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, and (5) the name and contact information for four references. Reference letters must be submitted through Mathjobs at (https://www.mathjobs.org). One of the four letters must address teaching ability. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Please address inquiries to Dr. Qi Wang at qwang@math.sc.edu
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink For Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/175114
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
