Teaching & Research Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Position ID: Mudd-TRPF.

Harvey Mudd College invites applications for a Teaching and Research Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Mathematical Sciences commencing in the fall semester of 2012. Candidates must have received (or anticipate receiving) their PhD after January 1, 2011 and before July 1, 2012 and must be US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents (as per stipulations of the National Science Foundation grant supporting these fellowships). The successful candidate will also have a strong and ongoing research program and the potential for excellence in teaching. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis with priority given to those received by November 28, 2011.

The fellow will teach one course per semester and participate in the department’s experiential/inquiry-based learning programs by supervising undergraduate research and/or participating in the industrial projects–based Clinic program. The position has an annual salary of $63,000 and includes health benefits and an annual $2500 travel stipend. A second-year renewal will be available contingent on successful performance in the first year. Candidates from all areas of pure and applied mathematics, including statistics, are encouraged to apply.

The Department

The Mathematics Department at Harvey Mudd College has been recognized nationally as a leader in teaching, research, mentoring undergraduate research, and educational outreach to local high schools. In 2006, the American Mathematical Society recognized the department with its inaugural award for Exemplary Program or Achievement in a Mathematics Department. This NSF-supported Fellowship is a reflection of our commitment to shaping and working with future leaders in Mathematics and Mathematics Education.

The College

Harvey Mudd College is a highly selective undergraduate institution of science, engineering and mathematics. A quarter of our students are National Merit Scholars, a fifth are high-school valedictorians and one year of high-school calculus is required for admission. Each year there are about 40 graduates in mathematics, mathematical biology and mathematics/computer science with roughly half going on to graduate school. The College enrolls about 750 students and is a member of the Claremont Colleges consortium, comprising five undergraduate colleges, the Claremont Graduate University, and the Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences, forming together an academic community of about 5000 students. There is an active research community of over 50 mathematicians and statisticians in the consortium.

Claremont is situated approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the foot of the San Gabriel mountains. The community is known for its tree-lined streets and village charm. It is an easy drive from Claremont to cultural attractions of the greater Los Angeles area, as well as the ocean, mountains and deserts of Southern California.

Applying for the Position

Applications must be submitted through https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/Mudd/3034. (Position ID Mudd-TRPF).

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of current and future research plans; and (4) a teaching portfolio, including a description of their teaching philosophy and experience. They should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted through the mathjobs.org website.

The cover letter should address how you feel your research interests and teaching philosophy complement or match the existing strengths in the department. Candidates are welcome to identify faculty members with whom they would be particularly interested in working. Candidates are also encouraged to include in the cover letter a statement about their personal efforts working in and promoting diversity in academic environments through innovating teaching, mentoring, or other activities.

Further information about the college and department may be found at http://www.math.hmc.edu/. For further information about the position, contact Michael Orrison, (orrison@hmc.edu), TRPF Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College.

Harvey Mudd College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the recruitment of candidates historically underrepresented on college faculties. Experience with or demonstrated ability to effectively teach students from diverse backgrounds will be considered among the criteria for appointment.