Assistant Professor in Combinatorics & Graph Theory

Posting Number FAE
1689 Advertised Title Assistant Professor in Combinatorics & Graph Theory Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 001954 Category Full-Time Faculty Department Mathematical Sciences Position Summary

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Memphis invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the area of Combinatorics and Graph Theory. Duties include carrying out a research program in an area of Combinatorics or Graph Theory, teaching a broad range of classes, and service-related activities for the department. The successful candidate will typically teach two courses per semester.

Candidates should have a PhD in Mathematics, with a proven record of collaborative and independent research backed up by quality publications, have strong communications skills, and will be expected to seek external funding.

The University of Memphis has strong traditions in Combinatorics and Graph Theory and was host to a decades-long collaboration between Paul Erdős and some of his most frequent coauthors. The successful candidate is expected to become a leader in their field and carry on those traditions. There are currently active members working in Graph Theory, Algebraic Combinatorics, Finite Geometry and Additive Combinatorics.

Candidates with potential for collaboration or applications of Combinatorics in these areas are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Position Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD in Mathematics, with a proven record of collaborative and independent research backed up by quality publications, have strong communications skills, and will be expected to seek external funding.

Special Conditions

Applicants will be required to upload a cover letter, research and teaching statements, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three letters of recommendation. To receive full consideration, completed applications should be received by November 5, 2023, but later applications will also be considered until the review process is finished.

Posting Date 09/22/2023 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Competitive Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time:
Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to Applicants

Please arrange to have three reference providers upload recommendation letters on your behalf in the Workfor

UM application system, ensure email addresses are correct. You are required to upload Cover Letter, Research, and Teaching Statement, Curriculum Vitae, and contact information for three letters of recommendation.

Instructions to Applicant regarding references

Please arrange to have three reference providers upload recommendation letters on your behalf in the Workfor

UM application systems, ensure email addresses are correct to reference providers.

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)