Harold J. Gay Professorship Job at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
JOB TITLE
Harold J. Gay Professorship
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Mathematical Science Department
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The WPI Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for the Harold J. Gay Professorship. This is a senior position (with tenure) at the level of Professor or Associate Professor, to begin in the Fall of 2023. To promote research and visibility, the H.J. Gay Professorship has a reduced teaching load and is provided funds to run the H.J. Gay Lecture Series, which aims to bring top researchers from around the world to highlight milestones and contemporary trends in different areas of mathematics and statistics.
WPI is a diverse campus of learners passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The department has over 40 faculty and postdocs. Our undergraduate programs in Mathematical Sciences and Actuarial Mathematics have over 200 students and our graduate programs have approximately 100 students. At the graduate level, we have several master's programs (Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and Industrial Mathematics) and we offer PhDs in Mathematical Sciences and Statistics. The department has a strong reputation for its cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and for its successful programs addressing mathematical and statistical problems in industry, with a Center for Industrial Mathematics and Statistics (CIMS).
We seek candidates whose research areas are complementary to research areas in the department, which include:
Harold J. Gay Professorship
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Mathematical Science Department
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The WPI Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for the Harold J. Gay Professorship. This is a senior position (with tenure) at the level of Professor or Associate Professor, to begin in the Fall of 2023. To promote research and visibility, the H.J. Gay Professorship has a reduced teaching load and is provided funds to run the H.J. Gay Lecture Series, which aims to bring top researchers from around the world to highlight milestones and contemporary trends in different areas of mathematics and statistics.
WPI is a diverse campus of learners passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The department has over 40 faculty and postdocs. Our undergraduate programs in Mathematical Sciences and Actuarial Mathematics have over 200 students and our graduate programs have approximately 100 students. At the graduate level, we have several master's programs (Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and Industrial Mathematics) and we offer PhDs in Mathematical Sciences and Statistics. The department has a strong reputation for its cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and for its successful programs addressing mathematical and statistical problems in industry, with a Center for Industrial Mathematics and Statistics (CIMS).
We seek candidates whose research areas are complementary to research areas in the department, which include:
- Algebra and Discrete Mathematics
- Analysis
- Applied Mathematics (Fluid Dynamics, Mathematical Biology, Materials Science, Numerical Analysis, Probability and Stochastic Analysis)
- Financial Mathematics
- Statistics (Bayesian Inference, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Compressed Sensing, Machine Learning, Time Series)
The successful applicant will be an acknowledged international research scholar, with an exemplary track record in research, funding, and education. At WPI, we value contributions to the teaching mission of the department, which embraces project-based learning. Interest to interact and contribute to WPI's interdisciplinary programs and initiatives, which include Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Neuroscience, and Quantum Information Science, is welcomed and encouraged. Candidates should have a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
Founded in 1865, WPI is one of the nation's first technological universities. A highly selective private university located within an hour of Boston, WPI is consistently ranked among the top 70 research institutions by US News & World Report. The outstanding scientific environment and highly interactive community of researchers are why WPI is recognized for the following:
- Interdisciplinary, project-based education, with the NAE's Bernard M. Gordon prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education
- Faculty who successfully balance teaching and research, with a #1 ranking by the Wall Street Journal
- Faculty satisfaction with interdisciplinary work, mentoring, and collaboration, with a #1 ranking among peer institutions by the 2021 COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey
Worcester itself is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, home to the WooSox and a family-friendly place in which to work and live. The UMass Medical Center, technology companies, and many colleges and universities are located in the immediate area making it ideal for two career families.
Qualified applicants should submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a teaching statement, (3) a research statement, (4) a cover letter, and (5) four letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses teaching experience. We encourage applicants to highlight how their leadership, research, mentoring, and teaching experiences can enhance and further our goals of having a diverse and equitable mathematical sciences community at WPI.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Harold-J-Gay-Professorship_R0002364
About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.
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