Program Highlight
Katherine Socha accepting one of her two national awards at Mathfest. She's holding the Alder Award for excellence in teaching by a young mathematician and also won the Ford Award for her article "Circles in Circles: Creating a Mathematical Model of Surface Water Wave."
Student Spotlight
The 2008 SMCM REU students relaxing in front of the MAA's Carriage House with REU director Katherine Socha
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track position in mathematics starting Fall 2009 at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in an area of mathematics at the time of appointment, should demonstrate a record of excellent teaching, be able to teach a wide range of undergraduate mathematics courses, and be dedicated to the liberal arts tradition. Teaching expectations are three courses per semester with a course reduction available in the first year. A commitment to continued professional activities, an interest in mentoring student projects, and a desire to participate in departmental and all-college activities are expected. A commitment and demonstrated ability to attract and retain students from underrepresented groups are desirable.Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland's public honors college. With highly selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for pre-tenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
To apply, please submit a cover letter (including an e-mail address), CV, teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference by applying online at www.mathjobs.org or mail to Dr. David Kung, Mathematics Search Committee, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 18952 E. Fisher Rd., St. Mary’s City, Maryland 20686-3001. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received before December 1, 2008 for consideration for interviews at the January 2009 Washington, DC joint AMS/MAA meeting. Please let us know if you plan to attend this meeting. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Deadline for Applications: Open until filled, review begins Decemeber 1.
