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Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: http://provost.uncc.edu/academic-budget-personnel/handbook/search-committee

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Applications are invited for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in mathematics or statistics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte starting August, 2023. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in mathematics, applied mathematics, or statistics or other relevant areas of mathematics; a strong research interest in mathematical finance broadly construed; a commitment to establishing a productive research program; and a commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to building a culturally diverse work, research, and teaching environment.

Minimum Experience/Education

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

This position is part of the department’s effort to support the math finance program at UNC Charlotte. Therefore, preference will be given to applicants with expertise and experience in stochastic analysis, applied and computational methods such as Monte Carlo, theory of risk, probability theory, machine learning, high-frequency trading, statistical finance, including other areas of mathematics and statistics that overlap with recent trends in mathematical finance broadly speaking; a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and commensurate experience; and potential for external funding.

Necessary Licenses/Certifications

Special Notes to Applicants

Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu (position number 006558) and must include a letter of interest that addresses the requirements for the position; a curriculum vitae; a statement of research plans (part of which must be a statement stating previous experience or plan for interdisciplinary research); a statement of teaching experience, philosophy, and interests; copies (either official or unofficial) of graduate transcripts; and contact information for at least three (3) professional references. All candidates are subject to a background check.

UNC Charlotte is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. UNC Charlotte is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

Job Open Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Date Review of Applications will Begin

10/14/2022

Proposed Hire Date

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