Assistant/Associate/Professor of Mathematics (in support of Data and Decision Analytics)

Furman University

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Mathematics (in support of Data
and Decision Analytics)

The
Department of Mathematics at Furman University invites applications
for a tenure-track position at the Assistant, Associate, or
Professor level, beginning August 1, 2027. The successful candidate
will primarily support the department's new data and decision
analytics major, which emphasizes coursework and scholarship in
statistics, operations research, probability, modeling, and
simulation. Our department is particularly interested in candidates
holding a Ph.D. in statistics, operations research, or industrial
and systems engineering. Candidates with a Ph.D. in mathematics or
applied mathematics are also welcome to apply. This position
requires a demonstrated potential for superior teaching, the
development of a strong program of scholarly and professional
activity, effective institutional service, and an interest in
mentoring undergraduate students both formally and informally. All
applicants should demonstrate evidence of teaching and scholarship
aligned with our data and decision analytics major. Candidates must
hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field by August 1, 2027.

The
Department of Mathematics at Furman University offers majors in
applied mathematics, mathematics, mathematics-economics, and data
and decision analytics. In addition, the department supports the
university's data analytics minor. Faculty members teach a 3-2
course load, and members of the mathematics department have
opportunities to participate in an internally funded summer
research program with undergraduate students, develop on-campus and
study-away MayX courses, and interact with internationally renowned
mathematicians through our Clanton Lecture Series.

Furman
University is a selective private liberal arts and sciences college
committed to helping students develop intellectually, personally,
and interpersonally, and to providing the practical skills
necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Furman professors
are exceptional teacher‐scholars who mentor undergraduate students
within a campus community that values and encourages diverse ideas
and perspectives. Our strategic vision, The Furman Advantage,
promises students an individualized four‐year pathway facilitated
by a team of mentors and infused with a rich and varied set of
high‐impact experiences outside the classroom, including
undergraduate research, study away, internships, community‐focused
learning, and opportunities to engage across disciplines.

Furman
University fosters a vibrant and inclusive community through
excellence in teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and programming.
We believe that cultural understanding, inclusiveness, and freedom
of inquiry, thought, and discourse are essential components of a
transformative undergraduate education.

We advance
these ideals with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum built on a
substantial general education program, featuring traditional and
innovative elements, and a robust portfolio of disciplinary and
interdisciplinary majors and minors. Additionally, we have
established and continue to develop various initiatives, including
historic projects, dialogue programs such as On Discourse and the
Intergroup Dialogues Program, the Center for Interpersonal
Connections, and four distinctive external-facing institutes.

The
successful candidate will have the ability to work with students
from diverse backgrounds and contribute to Furman's commitment to
expanding access and opportunity to Furman's rich learning
culture.

Furman is
located in Greenville, South Carolina, which is one of the fastest
growing cities in the Southeast and is ranked among "America's Ten
Best" by Forbes Magazine. The charming downtown features excellent
restaurants, in‐town parks, shops, museums, galleries, music
venues, and theaters. The city also has excellent public and
private schools and a vibrant international community. A 20‐mile
bike and running trail connects the university to Greenville and to
Travelers Rest, which was named "one of America's coolest small
towns." The surrounding area abounds in outdoor recreation and
features some of the most beautiful lakes, rivers, and mountains in
the country. Greenville is within easy reach of the Blue Ridge
Mountains and Atlantic beaches. The newly renovated
Greenville‐Spartanburg Airport, located just 25 minutes from
downtown, runs daily flights to major cities and airline hubs.
Greenville is 2 1/2 hours from Atlanta and only one hour from
Asheville, North Carolina. It is an ideal place to live and
work.

Candidates
should submit their applications through mathjobs.org. Applications
should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of
teaching philosophy and experience, statement of research
interests, unofficial copies of graduate and undergraduate
transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.

In the cover
letter, please describe your interest in supporting our
department's new major in data and decision analytics, and explain
how your teaching and scholarship connect to this area of study.
Additionally, discuss how your professional aspirations connect to
and will support our department's extra-curricular objectives,
e.g., undergraduate research, study away, internships,
community-focused learning, and opportunities to engage across
disciplines. Lastly, please explain your interest in pursuing a
career at a small liberal arts institution like Furman, rather than
at a larger research-focused institution or in the private
sector.

The statement
of teaching philosophy should describe your inclusive teaching and
mentoring efforts, broadly conceived, and how your teaching and
mentoring may contribute to a liberal arts and sciences community
that aims, among other things, to "honor inquiry, promote
diversity, [and] strive for equity" (FUture Focused). You may also
discuss any relevant professional development, service
contributions, or other experiences that have refined your skills
or demonstrate your efforts in these areas.

Direct
questions to Department Chair Tom Lewis at tom.lewis@furman.edu.
Review of applications will begin once the position is posted on
mathjobs.org and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please visit: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28552

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