What are the responsibilities and job description for the Smart State Chair and Director (Center for Data Analysis, Simulation, Imaging, and Visualization) position at University of South Carolina and Careers?
Posting Number
FAC00160PO24
Advertised Title
Smart State Chair and Director (Center for Data Analysis, Simulation, Imaging, and Visualization)
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
CAS Mathematics
Advertised Salary Range
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Location of Vacancy
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
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina invites applications for a Smart State Chair to direct the Smart State Center for Data Analysis, Simulation, Imaging, and Visualization (DASIV) in conjunction with the Williams-Hedberg-Hedberg Endowed Chair of Mathematics. This is a tenured, 9-month, full Professor position in the Department of Mathematics with the earliest starting date on August 16, 2025. The Center is co-sponsored by $2 million from the South Carolina Smart State Program established by the South Carolina General Assembly in 2002 (http://smartstatesc.org/) and by $2 million from the University of South Carolina for a total endowment of $4 million. The primary appointment of the Chair will be within the Department of Mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences.
The SmartState Chair will guide the research activities of the SmartState Center and establish close ties with other academic units that use similar methods or applications. In addition to running a successful research center, the successful candidate will assist in hiring and mentoring fellows and junior faculty in the Center’s research area and the department of mathematics. It is expected that the center director will forge productive collaborations with UofSC faculty to establish a vigorous, internationally recognized research program in the center’s major thrust area. The University will provide space and infrastructure for the new endowed chair and his/her team and will work to acquire the resources needed to establish this Center at a nationally competitive level.
The SmartState Chair will guide the research activities of the SmartState Center and establish close ties with other academic units that use similar methods or applications. In addition to running a successful research center, the successful candidate will assist in hiring and mentoring fellows and junior faculty in the Center’s research area and the department of mathematics. It is expected that the center director will forge productive collaborations with UofSC faculty to establish a vigorous, internationally recognized research program in the center’s major thrust area. The University will provide space and infrastructure for the new endowed chair and his/her team and will work to acquire the resources needed to establish this Center at a nationally competitive level.
Required Education and Experience
The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field, with a research specialization aligning with the DASIV Center’s major thrusts. We seek an individual of international stature who has an exceptional record of publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and a demonstrated ability to secure substantial external funding from diverse sources. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of excellence in teaching at the university level, successful supervision of graduate students, demonstrated ability to mentor postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty and to effectively lead team efforts in multidisciplinary projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Mathematics
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date
08/16/2025
Job Open Date
09/06/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter including professional goals and vision for DASIV, curriculum vitae with a list of publications and funding history, a statement of research interests and accomplishments, a statement of teaching, a statement on leadership and mentoring, and names of at least three references. All applicants must submit their applications through the online employment system “USC Jobs” at http://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/xxxxx and mathjobs.org. Confidential inquiries and nominations can be made to the search committee chair, Professor 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.
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/175113
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