Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Assistant Professor

Department of Mathematics

Fisher College of Science and Mathematics

FCSM-N-2419

Applicants are invited to apply for a tenure-track position in Actuarial Science at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2011. The salary is competitive. Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in Actuarial Science or in a mathematical science with a thesis in Actuarial Science. They are expected to possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching mathematics at all levels. They also must be able to supervise projects at the Master’s level, show potential for a productive research/ scholarly program, and pursue external funding. Preference will be given to candidates who are Associates of the Society of Actuaries and Chartered Enterprise Risk Analysts in CAS or SOA.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in Actuarial Science or in a mathematical science with a thesis in Actuarial Science. They are expected to possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching mathematics at all levels. They also must be able to supervise projects at the Master’s level, show potential for a productive research/ scholarly program, and pursue external funding. Preference will be given to candidates who are Associates of the Society of Actuaries and Chartered Enterprise Risk Analysts in CAS or SOA.. This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire.

Towson University:

Founded in 1866, today Towson University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.  Towson is nationally recognized for its programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, communications, health sciences, and the fine and performing arts.  The University places a strong emphasis on service learning and civic engagement through such activities as internships, practica, clinical placements, course assignments and student events.  As the Baltimore area’s largest university and Maryland’s Metropolitan University, Towson articulates its research and scholarship mission through partnerships that link the University to the economic, educational and cultural life of the state of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. Towson enrolls approximately 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 62 undergraduate majors, 39 master’s programs and four doctoral programs. Located on a rolling 328 acres, the striking campus is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore and 45 miles from Washington, D.C.  The campus and its surrounding cities provide an excellent environment for teaching and supporting the academic pursuits of the 728 full-time faculty who work here.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, description of research, statement of teaching experience and/or philosophy, and copies of all graduate records. Also, three letters of recommendation, addressing both teaching and research, should be sent to:

Dr. Ohoe Kim, Chairperson, Search Committee
Department of Mathematics
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001

Review of the applications will begin on Monday, January 3, 2011.

Pertinent Websites

(www.towson.edu/math)

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate your interest in this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form.  The information you provide will inform the university's affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone. 

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.