Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing Faculty

The Department of Mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park Campus, State College, PA, USA) invites applications fora tenure-track Assistant Professor or an Associate Professor position in Computational Mathematics. While the primary focus is on recruiting candidates for the Assistant Professor level, candidates at the Associate Professor level may also be considered. The department seeks to expand its expertise in Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing, with interest in areas such as numerical methods for PDEs, scientific machine learning, quantum computing, data-driven modeling, and data science. Candidates whose research complements existing strengths or fosters interdisciplinary connections across departments are encouraged to apply.

Candidates forAssistant Professormust possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in Mathematics or a closely related field by the appointment start date; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher or research worker; and must have shown definite evidence of growth in scholarly or professional achievement.

Candidates forAssociate Professormust possess the same qualifications as the assistant professor but must also provide evidence of an established reputation in scholarly or professional achievement.

The department is committed to an inclusive academic community and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

In addition to research in Mathematics or closely related fields, the position includes teaching in the Mathematics department at the undergraduate and graduate level, and service duties. Applicants will have been awarded a Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in Mathematics or a closely related field by the appointment start date.

Applicants must complete the Penn State application and also submit an application throughmathjobs.org(https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list) with the following materials:

• Cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that includes:

• A summary of the vision and goals of your research program, potential collaborations and alignment with our department and institution.

• Your experiences and qualifications that have prepared you to achieve your research goals.

• A short summary of your most significant accomplishments.

• Curriculum Vitae

• Four reference letters, one of which must address your teaching experience and effectiveness in detail.

• Publication list (if this is not included in your Curriculum Vitae).

• Research statement: a detailed statement of your research accomplishments and your future research plans (maximum 5 pages).

• Teaching statement: a statement of your teaching philosophy and interests (maximum 2 pages).

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion statement: a statement of your past, present, and/or planned efforts to demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. (maximum 1 page).

System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit.