Assistant Professor in Probability Theory and Stochastic Analysis

Posting Summary

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00162PO24 Advertised Title Assistant Professor in Probability Theory and Stochastic Analysis 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 faculty of the Department of Mathematics at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2025. The successful candidate is expected to:
1) teach mathematics courses at all levels, as well as probability theory courses at the graduate level; and
2) contribute to synergistically bridging important theoretical developments in probability theory and existing research areas in the Department, such as analysis, applied mathematics, graph theory, number theory, or data science; and
3) provide service to the academic unit.

Required

Education and Experience

The position requires a Ph. D degree in Mathematics by the start date of employment, an outstanding research record, a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a demonstrated potential for excellence in both teaching and research. Expertise areas of interest include, but are not limited to, stochastic analysis, ergodic theory, random matrix theory, random graphs, and noncommutative probability.

Preferred Qualifications

The position requires a Ph. D degree in Mathematics by the start date of employment, an outstanding research record, a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a demonstrated potential for excellence in both teaching and research. Expertise areas of interest include, but are not limited to, stochastic analysis, ergodic theory, random matrix theory, random graphs, and noncommutative probability.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2025 Job Open Date 09/05/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Applications must be submitted through both the University's online employment system

USC Jobs at () as well as via Math Jobs (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, and (5) four reference letters, signed and on letterhead, with at least one reference letter addressing the applicant's teaching ability. The reference letters may be submitted via Mathjobs. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

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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.

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