The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at
the University of Arkansas seeks applications to fill multiple tenure-track faculty
positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. Statistics is an area of priority, but all areas of
the mathematical sciences will be considered. The successful candidate will have demonstrated potential to conduct high impact research. Additionally, we seek candidates who have an enthusiasm for teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and supervising graduate and undergraduate research.
The University of Arkansas has an established and growing interdisciplinary MS program in
Statistics and Analytics and has created an Institute for Advanced Data Analytics. The
University has recently launched an interdisciplinary BS in Data Science. Faculty hires
intended to support the new program as well as research in the broad area of data science
are underway across the University.
Application materials must be submitted online through the University of Arkansas job portal at https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Assistant-Professor–Mathematical-Sciences–Two-Open-Positions-_R0027113?locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249.
The application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research, teaching and diversity statements, and a list of four professional references willing to provide letters of recommendation with at least one of them addressing the applicant’s teaching experiences and capabilities. Review of applications will begin on January 06, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Phil Harrington, Search Committee Chair (psharrin@uark.edu).
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked
as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville
is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest
economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus
on the arts and overall quality of life.
The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to achieving
diversity in its faculty and staff. We encourage applications from all qualified
candidates, especially individuals who contribute to diversity of our campus
community. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender,
pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status,
protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state
law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first
day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the
Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. This position requires a national criminal background
and registered sex offender check.